Electroplater in Hayes

Our client, a leading name in the aerospace sector, is currently seeking an Electroplater to join their Aircraft Landing Gear Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) team. This permanent role is pivotal in ensuring the surface treatment of aircraft landing gear components meets the highest industry standards for safety and durability.

Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.

Key Responsibilities:

Understanding and interpreting process standard practices, drawings, and company job cards
Using the LTLGS Integrated Quality Management System IQ Move (training provided)
Material handling, including workshop gantry cranes and slings
Preparation of parts for electroplating, including masking techniques
Surface preparation using grit blasting techniques (advantageous but not essential)
Executing various electroplating processes such as Cadmium Plate, Dalic Cadmium plate, Nickel plating, Hard Chrome plating, Alocrom, Nital etch (acid etch inspection), and heat treatment of components
Completing work in accordance with technical instructions and quality standards
Maintaining compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements
Maintaining a practical experience record of completed jobs (PER) book
Potentially training personnel within a specified area subject to qualifications and experience

Job Requirements:

Experience in machining and an understanding of processes and procedures associated with electroplating
Previous experience working in a plating shop environment
Familiarity with the environmental issues associated with the electroplating industry
Previous experience in an EASA 145 environment
Basic understanding of COMAH (training provided) xiskglj
Ability to complete work to the correct quality standards
Basic education level (at least GCSE or equivalent)

Benefits:

Competitive compensation package
Opportunities for professional development and training
4 on 4 off shift pattern
Potential travel required
Working within a leading aerospace MRO team
If you have a basic understanding of electroplating processes and are looking to advance your career within the aerospace industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client\’s dynamic team based in Hayes