Aerospace Plating Technician - Precision Coatings

heico; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

HEICO is seeking a manufacturing associate in Oxford, AL to learn and execute plating process steps, document outcomes, and report issues to management. The role includes preparing surfaces, handling parts with care, and using precision tools to verify tolerances.

Candidates should read blueprints, follow instructions, and adhere to safety practices. Experience in plating is helpful but not required; HS diploma or GED is essential, and basic computer skills are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must read, analyze, and interpret common technical information and customer procedures.
• Requires a high school diploma or GED; 3 months to 2 years of related plating experience preferred.
• Able to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools with care.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn company systems.

Responsibilities

• Remove coating from parts and prepare plating surfaces as instructed.
• Perform hydrogen embrittlement bake as required by work instructions.
• Read instruments like micrometers and bore gauges to verify specs.
• Ensure parts are properly routed, cleaned, and placed with correct polarity.
• Follow safety protocols and document required paperwork.

Skills

English proficiency

Blueprint reading

Basic computer skills

Quality control

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

C-micrometers

Bore gauges

Job description

HEICO is seeking a manufacturing associate in Oxford, AL to learn and execute plating process steps, document outcomes, and report issues to management. The role includes preparing surfaces, handling parts with care, and using precision tools to verify tolerances.

Candidates should read blueprints, follow instructions, and adhere to safety practices. Experience in plating is helpful but not required; HS diploma or GED is essential, and basic computer skills are encouraged.