Night Shift Plating Technician – Aerospace Components

Howmet; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Branford, CT is seeking a 3rd shift (10:30pm-7:00am) Plating Technician to perform electro plating operations on blades, vanes, clusters, and OEM parts with strong attention to detail and math skills. Training for plating tanks will be provided.

This role involves reading work instructions, handling hazardous materials, and weighing outputs with a digital scale. The position emphasizes precise chemical balancing, tank monitoring, and proper pre-plate preparation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• 1 year of working in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
• Three years of manufacturing experience.
• One year of work experience in an aerospace environment.
• Experience and knowledge specifically to high-temperature diffusion coatings (aluminide, chromide, and platinum aluminide coatings) for gas turbine engine components.

Responsibilities

• Receive cartons and certify part number and quantity received against internal paperwork.
• Determine appropriate job requirements by reviewing the internal work instructions and paperwork provided.
• Responsible to visually inspect each piece to ensure proper pre-plate preparation, i.e.: masking, has been completed prior to processing for plating.
• Will be expected to perform minor trimming to masking overages, as needed.
• Attach parts to various plating rack fixtures, ensuring parts are securely in place before submerging racks into tanks.
• Check fluid levels in various tanks, ensure proper settings are maintained or equipment control panels during plating process, including amount of platinum needed per part to make proper weight gain.
• Determine amount of platinum plating formula needed based on measurement calculation of surface areas to be plated and number of pieces to be processed.
• Check PH levels prior to plating process and add appropriate chemical solution. PH is checked once per shift if parts are being processed; addition of water is controlled by systems controls. If additions such as platinum or potassium hydroxide are needed, refer to work instructions. Ensure good contacts are maintained by cleaning bars and making minor adjustments as needed.
• Monitor amps, temperature levels and solution movement in tanks to ensure proper results are achieved.
• Move and lift racks in and out of tanks in a timely manner as required throughout each stage process.
• After process of plating has been completed, Plater will visually inspect each piece, weigh and record output using digital read-out scale into internal record bank.
• Verify final gain result, meets specification requirements prior to releasing to next operation.
• Remove all masking by placing trays of parts into electric furnace in an orderly manner, if needed.
• Ability to use proper and safe containerization methods for all hazardous waste.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Adhere to all company safety rules and practices and wears protective equipment as directed.
• Perform other job duties as needed or directed by management.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Howmet Aerospace in Branford, CT is seeking a 3rd shift (10:30pm-7:00am) Plating Technician to perform electro plating operations on blades, vanes, clusters, and OEM parts with strong attention to detail and math skills. Training for plating tanks will be provided.

This role involves reading work instructions, handling hazardous materials, and weighing outputs with a digital scale. The position emphasizes precise chemical balancing, tank monitoring, and proper pre-plate preparation.