Aerospace Nickel Plating Technician

ADP, Inc.; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Metal Finishing Technologies, LLC. seeks a Production Line Operator in Bristol, CT to run an aerospace nickel plating line safely and efficiently in accordance with MFT procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing solutions, monitoring chemical levels, performing passivation, and training colleagues on process steps. The role requires attention to detail, the ability to lift weights, and compliance with FAA guidelines and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years in electroless nickel plating or related field.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely.
• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly; up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Attention to detail and awareness of job requirements.
• Familiarity with substrates processed on aerospace plating line.

Responsibilities

• Accurately plate parts and complete tasks as scheduled.
• Strip electroless nickel tanks and perform passivation as needed.
• Safely transfer solutions between tanks using pumps and proper valve alignment.
• Standardize, calibrate, and operate the electroless nickel controller.
• Monitor chemical levels and replenish materials when required.
• Maximize output from the process line, including managing multiple jobs at once.
• Conduct chemical analyses of E/N solutions and adjust as necessary based on results.
• Clean anode and cathode bars daily; add anodes as required.
• Clean horns and saddles three times weekly.
• Accurately complete work order tickets, daily line logs, customer part riders, and related paperwork.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Monitor equipment conditions and recommend repairs or replacements as needed.
• Activate parts using approved procedures.
• Suggest and implement improvements in areas such as processing steps, fixturing, or part handling.
• Read and execute instructions from printed work orders.
• Ensure customer parts meet all work order specifications.
• Comply with MFT, customer, and quality control standards including thickness, color, brightness, and coverage.
• Provide technical support to rackers, packers, and dryers on the process line.
• Train fellow employees on MFT processes as needed.
• Prepare chemical additions and make-up solutions as directed by the lab.
• Test acid concentration as part of process control.
• Bake parts when required to meet customer specifications.
• Operate acid and hand pumps and handle solution transfers.
• Maintain a safe working environment by handling chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and oxidizers properly.
• Adhere to safety committee, EHS department, and MFT safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Aerospace finishing

Lifting capability

Substrate familiarity

Nickel plating knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Metal Finishing Technologies, LLC. seeks a Production Line Operator in Bristol, CT to run an aerospace nickel plating line safely and efficiently in accordance with MFT procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing solutions, monitoring chemical levels, performing passivation, and training colleagues on process steps. The role requires attention to detail, the ability to lift weights, and compliance with FAA guidelines and safety standards.