Plater - Aerospace Coatings International

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

Overview of the Position:

Learn and understand the proper sequences and techniques in the plating process. Be responsible for assigned step(s) in the process, report any problems to Management. Be familiar with the company computer system, know how to "clock" parts to locations and document the required paperwork.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Remove coating from parts using a chemical processes with and without rectification without causing detrimental damage to the substrate.
• Perform Hydrogen embrittlement bakes as required per work instructions.
• Be able to read and use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, c-micrometers, and bore gauges.
• Develop a clear ability to review various customer procedures for routing conformance.
• Be capable of identifying basic metal types.
• Prepare plating surfaces of all parts.
• Paint, tape, rack, and grit blast parts assigned.
• Understand the temperature ranges that various plating solutions should run.
• Plate parts to the specifications called for on "Travelers".
• Clean parts with chemical cleaners and mechanical means.
• Use proper hearing, eye, hand and foot protection as required.
• Check to ensure parts are placed in tanks with correct polarity.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must speak, read and write the English language.
• Should have basic computer software skills.
• Prior work experience in plating helpful but not require
• Should be able to read blueprints

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Must have H.S. Diploma or GED
• Must have 3 months to 2 years ACI experience or related outside experience.

Other Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl;
• Is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Is frequently required to talk or listen.
• Works in moderate noise levels.
• Lift up to 80 lbs.
• No vision requirements.