Plater

Héroux-Devtek; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leaders who invest in your success

Competitive salaries linked to perform

11 paid holidays

Comprehensive group insurance (HSA/FSA

Dental & Vision

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement for certs/edu

Job summary

Héroux-Devtek in Strongsville, OH, is seeking a Plater to prepare, maintain, and operate chrome, nickel, and cadmium plating tanks for both commercial and military landing gear components. The role emphasizes adherence to AS9100 quality standards and close collaboration with process specialists to optimize production and quality.

The ideal candidate has plating experience, good blueprint interpretation skills, and the ability to read and apply work instructions.

Qualifications

• Experience with plating processes (chrome, nickel, cadmium) and preparatory steps.
• Knowledge of masking and lead tapes is desirable.
• Experience using conforming anodes in plating processes is desirable.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Skilled at blueprint interpretation.
• Competent in the use and setting of hand gauges.

Responsibilities

• Plating and electro-plating parts with hard chrome, cadmium-titanium, and sulfamate nickel.
• Surface preparation: grit blast, masking, and cleaning of surfaces.
• Post plating: cleaning, baking, and stripping of plating.
• Read and apply work instructions, blueprints, or other documentation.
• Install conforming plating anodes on parts.
• Measure surfaces before and after plating with gauges and meters.
• Transport parts into plating tanks, ovens, and machining dept using lifting equipment.
• Document and maintain traceability for all parts per AS9100 and quality requirements.
• Evaluate plating problems and suggest solutions.
• Work with process specialists and management to improve processes for production times and quality.

Skills

Plating processes

Blueprint interpretation

Manufacturing experience

Hand gauges

Masking techniques

Lead tapes

Conforming anodes

Tools

Dial gauges

OD micrometers

Magnetic thickness gauge

Plating equipment

Job description

An international leader in aviation

Heroux-Devtek, the world's 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company's longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

An international leader in aviation

Heroux-Devtek, the world's 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company's longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Information On The Division

Located in Strongsville, the 90+ employee facility (100,000 sq. ft.) is one of Héroux-Devtek's centers of excellence for the final assembly of landing gear.

As part of the Central Division, you will lead P&L responsible for critical machining operations of major commercial aircraft programs such as the Boeing 777 and Embraer E-2, and important military programs as F-18, F-35, C-17 and C-130.

With a strong focus on latest technology of manufacturing processes with machining automation and techniques we aim to remain the best value producer of complex landing gear components.

What we offer?

• Leaders who invest in your success, development, and growth
• A culture of true teamwork and pride in our product
• Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• A comprehensive group insurance plan including HSA/FSA options, Dental & Vision
• Supportive wellness program, including healthcare discounts
• Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Opportunities for retirement savings with 401k plans including a company match
• Tuition reimbursement for relevant Certifications, Education, & Trainings
• Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program
• Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)
• Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
• A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference

Summary

The Plater prepares, maintains, and operates chrome, nickel, and cadmium tanks using both dip and electroplating on commercial and military landing gear parts.

Main Responsibilities

• Plating and electro-plating parts with Hard chrome, Cadmium-titanium, and Sulfamate nickel, using the following processes:
• Surface Preparation:
  • Grit blast
  • Masking of parts (tapes, lacquers, and wax)
  • Cleaning of surfaces
• Plating Processes:
  • Hard chrome
  • Cadmium-titanium
  • Sulfamate nickel
  • Brush Plating
• Post Plating:
  • Cleaning
  • Baking
  • Stripping of plating (chrome, nickel, cadmium)
• Read and apply work instructions, blueprints, or other instructional documentation.
• Install conforming plating anodes on parts.
• Measure surfaces before and after plating with dial gauges, O.D micro-meters and magnetic induction thickness measurement instruments.
• Utilize ceiling lift, fork lift, or similar to transport parts into plating tanks, ovens, machining dept
• Document and maintain traceability for all parts per AS9100 and other quality requirements.
• Evaluate plating problems and suggest solutions.
• Work with process specialists and management to continuously improve processes to optimize production times and quality.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Experience with plating processes (chrome, nickel, cadmium) and preparatory processes is desired but not obligatory.
• Knowledge of applying masking and lead tapes is desired but not obligatory.
• Experience using conforming anodes in plating processes is desired but not obligatory.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Skilled at blueprint interpretation.
• Competent in the use and setting of hand gauges.

Work Culture And Environment

Are you known as an innovation driver? Are you looking for your next challenge and opportunity to learn & excel in Aerospace? Héroux-Devtek offers you the opportunity to work in a diverse and team-oriented environment where skills development is a top priority. Here, employees are at the heart of the realization of the product, developed through engineering centers, factories, a service unit, and an accessible and agile head office for fast decision-making.

Be part of a motivating top-notch team taking Aerospace to new heights!

Candidates must meet security screening requirements as set out by ITAR directives.

HDI Landing Gear is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, HDI Landing Gear will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.