Skilled Electro Plater

Bowmill Engineering Ltd; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Life insurance

Sick pay (Subject to probationary)

Early finish on Friday

Job summary

Bowmill Metal Treatments is seeking a Skilled Electro Plater to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a professional manner and excellent timekeeping, be self-motivated with a willingness to learn and desire to succeed.

Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team are essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for surface preparation and electro plating of Cadmium and Zinc-Nickel and capable of carrying out processing to ensure compliance to customer,

Qualifications

• Professional manners and reliable timekeeping are required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal components for plating (cleaning, degreasing, masking).
• Operate electroplating tanks and power supplies.
• Monitor current, voltage and solution temperatures during plating cycles.
• Check plating thickness and quality to meet standards.
• Inspect finished parts using micrometers and calipers; document results.

Skills

Professionalism

Timekeeping

Self-motivation

Willingness to learn

Communication

Teamwork

On-site parking

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Plating tanks

Job description

Bowmill Metal Treatments are currently seeking a Skilled Electro Plater. The ideal candidate will have a professional manner and excellent timekeeping, be self-motivated with a willingness to learn and desire to succeed. Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team are essential.

The successful candidate will be responsible for surface preparation and electro plating of Cadmium and Zinc-Nickel and capable of carrying out processing to ensure compliance to customer, specification and drawing requirements.

Requirements needed for an Experienced Electro-Plater OperativeRole:

• Previous experience as an Electro-Plater, ideally working with cadmium or zinc-nickel
• Strong understanding of surface preparation and plating processes
• Confidence operating electroplating equipment and monitoring process controls
• Experience checking plating thickness and identifying defects
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Awareness of health, safety, and environmental standards within a plating environment

As an Electro-Plater, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing metal components for plating, including cleaning, degreasing, and masking
• Operating electroplating tanks and associated power supplies
• Monitoring current, voltage, and solution temperatures throughout the plating cycle
• Checking plating thickness and quality to meet required standards
• Inspecting finished parts using micrometers, calipers, and visual inspection
• Cleaning and maintaining electroplating equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation
• Maintaining accurate process records and documentationAssisting in training new electroplaters where required
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with regulations
• On-site parking
• Life insurance
• Sick pay (Subject to probationary period)
• Early finish on Friday

Bowmill Metal Treatments provide a generous holiday entitlement with 25 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays. Bowmill are an evolving company that offers support to all employees and training and education to develop professionally and personally.

Job Type:

Full-time, Temp leading to Permanent