Aerospace Plating & Finishing Technician

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee life & disability insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace located in Windsor Locks is seeking a plating technician to prepare parts for plating, operate line equipment, and perform painting tasks on a 2nd shift schedule. The role includes heating, blasting, inspection and routine maintenance across the plating process.

The candidate will use micrometers, verniers and hardness testers, and perform non-destructive tests as required. U.S. citizenship is required and onsite work is required.

Qualifications

• One to three years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for plating.
• Operate plating line equipment.
• Prepare and paint parts.
• Operate vapor, sand or dry blasting machines to prepare parts for production.
• Operate ovens, furnaces and induction machines to heat treat parts.
• Use gauges such as micrometers, verniers and hardness testers to make measurements and perform hardness checks.
• Perform various non‑destructive test operations including magnetic particle inspection, fluorescent penetrant inspection, dye check and eddy current inspection.
• Monitor alarm and video system in the Waste Treatment Plant during absence of operators.
• Maintain equipment on a periodic basis such as cleaning fixtures, equipment and tanks, and changing filter and light bulbs.
• Maintain crib, gage cabinet and operation sheets. Update log books. Coordinate priorities with various production lines.
• Instruct one or two fellow employees in proper performance of duties.
• Move parts and materials to designated locations.
• Keep equipment and surroundings neat, clean and organized.
• Perform related duties as required within the scope of this job function.

Job description

Collins Aerospace located in Windsor Locks is seeking a plating technician to prepare parts for plating, operate line equipment, and perform painting tasks on a 2nd shift schedule. The role includes heating, blasting, inspection and routine maintenance across the plating process.

The candidate will use micrometers, verniers and hardness testers, and perform non-destructive tests as required. U.S. citizenship is required and onsite work is required.