Plating Shop - Electroplater

Amphenol Corporation; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where innovation and engineering drive success. This role focuses on electroplating and metal finishing, ensuring components meet high-quality standards. You'll work in a collaborative environment, adhering to strict safety and quality protocols while developing your skills. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and attention to detail, this position offers an exciting opportunity to grow within a leading organization in the aerospace and military industries. If you're hardworking and eager to learn, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Sick Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised Restaurant

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths Grade C or above required.
• Manufacturing experience and ability to read technical drawings are essential.

Responsibilities

• Electroplating and metal finishing of components to quality standards.
• Strict adherence to health and safety instructions and quality procedures.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Safety Consciousness

Ability to Work Independently

Willingness to Learn

Education

GCSE in English and Maths Grade C or above

Tools

X-ray Spectrometer

Job description

Amphenol Ltd - Whitstable, Thanet Way, Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom Req #213

22 April 2025

The Company:

With innovation and engineering at the heart of our business, Amphenol Ltd (ALTD) has been at the forefront of using the latest technologies and practices for over 50 years to meet the needs of interconnection in a variety of applications. As part of the Amphenol Corporation - a leading global interconnect Fortune 500 specialist company, ALTD is continuing to grow and significantly investing in the future.

Based in WhitstableKent, ALTD has maintained its status asamarket leader in the Aerospace and Military industriesand growth targets remain on track as part of our strategic plan. With c230 employees across a wide range of disciplines, our end-to-end manufacturing capabilitiesprovideendless opportunities for our employees to grow their career and professional experiences.

More information on the job vacancy you have selected is available below, however if you have any additional questions please contact the HR Department on 01227 773200 or email [e-mail]:

The Vacancy:

Purpose of the Role

Electroplating and Metal Finishing of components to Amphenol quality standards and timeframes set out in the Company Policies, Procedures and Instructions.

Duties and responsibilities

• Reading and following all relevant documentation and carrying out various Plating and finishing processes to Company standards.
• Strict adherence to company Process, Manufacturing and Health and Safety Instructions and Procedures.
• Strict adherence to company Quality Procedures, including product Quality and System Quality.
• Following the Production Plan.
• Keeping accurate Quality records.
• Identifying and carrying out the correct method of jigging for a range of parts and/or wiring / barrelling method.
• Following correct procedures for safe handling of chemicals within the Plating department.
• Using x-ray spectrometer and other quality monitoring equipment to measure plating thickness and carrying out visual inspection to Company quality standards.
• Understanding and adhering to the department and Company Health and Safety rules and procedures.
• Competently carrying out the roles of an Electroplater and Metal finisher.
• Carry out such other duties that may be reasonably requested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE, or equivalent, in English and Maths Grade C or above.

Experience

• Manufacturing experience.
• Worked in or are currently working in a team.

Technical Knowledge

• Ability to read and understand drawings, manufacturing instructions, process instructions and specifications.

Skills and Competencies

• Hardworking with the ability to stay focused at all times.
• Very high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks over long periods of time.
• Safety conscious.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Willing to learn new skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality.

Experience

• Any relevant electroplating experience or knowledge.

The Benefits:

• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Sick Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Subsidised Restaurantfacility
• Free onsite parking

To be considered for this position please click the 'Apply now' button, and thank you for your interest in Amphenol LTD.

• Amphenol Ltd - Whitstable, Thanet Way, Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom