Plating Technician-Weekend Shift- Able Aerospace Services, Inc.

Cessna Aircraft Company; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation firm in Arizona is hiring a Plating Technician for the weekend shift. The technician will handle aircraft parts during the plating process, ensuring quality and safety. This position requires a high school diploma and up to 6 months of relevant plating experience. The ideal candidate must be able to lift 50 lbs and possess critical thinking skills. Comprehensive training will be provided to facilitate skill development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification.
• 0-6+ months plating experience required.

Responsibilities

• Careful handling of all components and parts to guard against damage or loss.
• Obtain general Plating Masking knowledge through training.
• Read and navigate through Work Instructions.
• Develop an understanding of job navigation in FileMaker.
• Safely work with various hand tools to mask and de-mask aircraft parts.
• Blast parts using plastic media and aluminum oxide blast cabinets.
• Perform visual inspections as needed.
• Work with chemistry and equipment for plating.
• Adhere to all safety practices.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Ability to adapt to surroundings.

Critical thinking skills.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Plating Technician- Weekend Shift - Able Aerospace Services, Inc. (336881)

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As a global leader in private aviation, we offer opportunities to grow skills and advance your career with a competitive total rewards package that supports you and your family from day one.

Job Summary

The plating operator will follow a plating repair outlined in a traveler to meet the customer’s requirements. The plating operator must handle aircraft parts to ensure there is no damage to the parts during the plating process. The plater will follow the instructions in the repair to include where to mask and how to fixture the part to achieve a successful plating process. The plater will first inspect the part to ensure it is ready for plating and will complete a final inspection after plating to verify it meets the traveler requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Careful handling of all components and parts to guard against damage or loss.
• Obtain general Plating Masking knowledge through Able Engineering Training Modules, on the job training, and SOPM manual.
• Read, comprehend, and navigate through Work Instructions.
• Develop an understanding of how to navigate FileMaker to clock in on a job, move a job to the next operation, and log a job in and out of the oven.
• Safely work with various hand tools (exacto knife) to mask and de-mask aircraft parts.
• Successfully blast parts using plastic media and aluminum oxide blast cabinets.
• Perform a visual inspection to determine if the part needs additional preparation prior to masking; seek guidance from a senior operator or lead if unsure before proceeding.
• Work with chemistry and equipment to facilitate the plating process.
• Adhere to all safety practices.

Education

Must have a high school diploma, an equivalent certificate, or a bronze level WorkKeys certification.

Experience

0-6+ months plating experience required.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to adapt to surroundings.
• Critical thinking skills.

EEO Statement

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