Plating Technician

TN United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Plating Technician to join their dynamic team in Wolverhampton. This role involves operating and maintaining electroplating equipment, ensuring quality finishes on metal components. You will monitor chemical processes, conduct audits, and maintain safety standards while collaborating with teams to resolve production issues. With a commitment to personal growth and a nurturing work environment, this opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a progressive organization dedicated to excellence in craftsmanship.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Pension

Reward Schemes

Free Parking

Eye Care

Recognition Programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in electroplating and understanding of principles.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work precisely.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain electroplating equipment for metal components.
• Monitor chemical process parameters and ensure compliance.

Skills

Electroplating

Attention to Detail

Chemical Process Monitoring

Communication Skills

Manual Dexterity

Education

Experience in Electroplating

Surface Finishing Experience

Job description

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Fortune Brands Innovations is a US-based company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, owning a diverse portfolio of brands for homes worldwide.

Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, includes leading luxury UK brands: Shaws of Darwen, Perrin & Rowe, and Victoria & Albert Baths, marketed under the umbrella brand, House of Rohl.

Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market-leading digital shower technology.

All brands share a commitment to design, innovation, and craftsmanship, resulting in high-quality, beautiful products.

With manufacturing sites across the UK and a House of Rohl showroom at the London Design Centre, we employ over 600 people dedicated to delivering excellent products and service. A new state-of-the-art facility at i54 Business Park, Wolverhampton, will be completed later this year, creating new opportunities as we continue to grow.

Our people are our strength. We aim to create a ‘Home for All’ where employees are empowered to make a difference and bring their authentic selves to work. We value rewarding excellence and supporting personal and professional growth.

If you seek opportunities in a progressive, innovative, and nurturing organization and possess the energy, passion, and commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you.

We are currently looking for a Plating Technician to join our growing team.

In a nutshell, you will be responsible for:

Operating and maintaining electroplating equipment to apply finishes to metal components, ensuring quality and compliance with specifications.

What you are already great at:

• Monitoring and recording chemical process parameters.
• Recognising and reporting process variations, investigating causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Producing and maintaining work instruction sheets.
• Conducting plant process and procedure audits.
• Carrying out routine plant maintenance.
• Analyzing line chemistry and making adjustments.
• Monitoring and reporting scrap rates and quality issues.
• Developing quality plans and performing visual and performance inspections.
• Undertaking laboratory analysis as needed.
• Liaising with external suppliers for maintenance and improvements.
• Resolving quality or production issues collaboratively.
• Conducting quality control inspections of plated components.
• Maintaining accurate process and chemistry records.
• Preparing components for plating, including cleaning and surface activation.
• Reporting skill or equipment failings.
• Disposing of waste safely and environmentally responsibly.
• Communicating effectively across teams.
• Ensuring compliance with procedures and suggesting improvements.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Flexibility to cover holidays and occasional Saturday work for maintenance.
• Monitoring the Effluent Treatment Plant and water usage.

For this role, you should demonstrate:

• Experience in electroplating (a plus).
• Understanding of electroplating principles (preferred, willingness to learn is acceptable).
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work precisely.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good manual dexterity and coordination.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Effective communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and environmental standards.
• Surface finishing experience (a plus).

Colleagues would describe you as:

• Solution-oriented and innovative.
• Organized and methodical.
• Capable of clear verbal and written communication.
• Highly attentive to detail.

Our values include:

Active Learner, Collaboration, and Planning & Alignment.

Why work for us?

We reward contributions beyond just financial targets, fostering a pay-for-performance culture. We value curiosity, agility, and teamwork, encouraging continuous growth and challenge.

The benefits include:

33 days holiday, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, Health & Wellbeing Programme, Pension, Reward Schemes, Free Parking, Eye Care, Recognition Programmes, and more.

Our hiring process:

• Initial contact via Teams or similar.
• Site interview(s), with details provided beforehand.
• Notification of successful candidates and start date arrangements.