Plater 2 (plating)

GE Aerospace; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Norwich is looking for a skilled manufacturing worker. The role involves using hand tools, understanding chemical safety, and maintaining equipment in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of manufacturing experience. Competitive compensation and comprehensive healthcare benefits are offered for this full-time position.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 1+ year of manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools and measuring devices is required.
• Comfortable working with chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Assist in cleaning acid baths and mixing new bath solutions.
• Evaluate types of material for plating and cleaning.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Understanding of basic math principles

Basic computer applications

Familiarity with chemical safety

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring devices

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• 1 year manufacturing experience.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Requires use of basic hand tools and measuring devices (verniers, micrometers, measuring tape, calipers, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of cleaning baths.
• Proficient in use of basic computer applications.
• Basing understanding of blueprint and process sheet interpretation.
• Understanding of basic math principles (some conversions to decimal system may be used).
• Participate in and support team initiatives.
• Receive guidance from higher level employees.
• Crosstrain with other employees.
• Compliantly complete all written and/or electronic labor tracking documentation.
• Possess ability to evaluate types of material: size, shape, and conditions of pieces to be plated and cleaned.
• Uses plating baths to pickle and passivate.
• Assist in cleaning acid baths and helps to mix new bath solution.
• Assist in inspection of passivation analysis.
• Possess understanding of plating room processes and proper workflow.
• Responsible for and be familiar with cleaning and passivating parts.
• Report problems to appropriate resource and/or Coach.
• Keep all shift operators informed on special problems involving operation or set up.
• Communicate with team to ensure all team members are aware of new processes and/or issues.
• Assist with cleaning and passivation of proto-type or first-time builds.
• Assist engineering and/or Team in development and improvement of layout procedures and process sheets.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance.
• Keep equipment in operation by making timely adjustments.
• Proactively work to improve efficiency and quality of products.
• Must be comfortable working with and around chemicals (ie cyanide, hydrofluoric acid, nitric acid, chromate, etc.).
• Utilizes proper PPE, safety equipment, and follow safety procedures per position requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Characteristics:

• 1-3 years manufacturing experience.
• Prior experience working with acids and bases, and understanding of basic chemical safety.
• Past experience in a self-directed teaming environment.
• Past experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a self-directed teaming environment.
• Familiarity with 5S & lean manufacturing knowledge.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to continuously use hands and fingers in repetition.
• Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, twist, crouch, squat, climb, and/or balance.
• Ability to continuously sit; ability to occasionally lift to 20 lbs.; ability to push/pull up to 22 lbs.

This position is in the FAA Drug & Alcohol pool.

*All job descriptions are subject to change and/or updates.

The pay for this position is $21.60/hour. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on 10/31/25.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation for purposes of participating in the application/hiring process with GE. If you are unable or limited in your ability to apply or interview as a result of your disability, you can request reasonable accommodations by emailing us at [e-mail].

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen (as applicable).

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No