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

Textron; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron is seeking a Plating Technician for its Mesa, Arizona location. The role involves handling aircraft parts, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with plating requirements. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some plating experience, along with strong communication and critical thinking skills.

Qualifications

• 0-6 months plating experience required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle components and parts carefully to prevent damage.
• Perform visual inspections and follow specific instructions for plating.
• Work safely with various hand tools and chemicals.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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 you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Description

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 carefully to prevent damage during the process. The plater will follow specific instructions for masking and fixturing parts to ensure a successful plating outcome. They will inspect parts before plating to ensure readiness and perform a final inspection afterward to verify compliance with the requirements outlined in the traveler.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Handle all components and parts carefully to prevent damage or loss.
2. Obtain general plating masking knowledge through Able Engineering Training Modules, on-the-job training, and SOPM manual.
3. Read, comprehend, and navigate through Work Instructions.
4. Learn to navigate through Filemaker to clock in on a job, move a job to the next operation, and log a job in and out of the oven.
5. Work safely with various hand tools (e.g., X-acto knife) for masking and de-masking aircraft parts.
6. Blast parts using plastic media and aluminum oxide blast cabinets.
7. Perform visual inspections to determine if additional preparation is needed before masking. Consult a senior operator or lead if unsure.
8. Work with chemistry and equipment to facilitate the plating process.
9. Adhere to all safety practices.

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma, equivalent certificate, or bronze level WorkKeys certification.

Experience:

0-6 months plating experience required.

Qualifications:

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

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Details

Recruiting Company: ABLE

Primary Location: US-Arizona-Mesa

Job Function: Support Services

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Standard

Shift: First Shift

Job Posting: 05/19/2025, 11:00:00 PM

Job Number: 332455