Plating Technician

Runcorn
8 Pembroke Court
Manor Park
Runcorn, CH WA7 1TG, GBR

Description

Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. 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.

Division info: Located in Runcorn, United Kingdom, our newly extended 120,000 sq. ft. facility is a fully integrated site offering comprehensive manufacturing, repair, and overhaul services to the major players in the landing gear industry. Designated as a Center of Excellence, the facility specializes in surface treatment and assembly of small to medium sized landing gear systems.

Job Summary

The Plating technician primary purpose is to produce conforming aerospace components, working to tight tolerances and electro-plating Hard Chrome, Sulphamate Nickel and Cadmium coatings.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare components for plating using various masking techniques.
• Apply appropriate jigs and tooling to ensure correct plating deposits.
• Calculate optimal plating settings, including amperage and timing.
• Follow detailed work instructions to ensure product quality and compliance.
• Collaborate effectively within a team while also working independently.

Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in electroplating, HVOF coating, cadmium, nickel, and chrome plating, as well as metal finishing and polishing.
• Skilled in working to tight tolerances and familiar with GD&T standards.
• Proficient in using precision measurement tools such as micrometeors and borematics.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.

What we offer?

• Competitive salaries tied to performance, reviewed annually
• Standard 37-hour week, Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays
• Generous group pension plan with up to 7.5% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 3 x salary
• Company funded medical benefits package from day one
• Access to retail and gym discounts
• Loyalty bonuses
• Supportive environment where you can learn and grow
• A culture where diversity is valued, empowering individuals to contribute positively to the organization's success.
• Team Building social events

Héroux-Devtek aims to grow as an industry by meeting customer expectations through the dedication and commitment of its people. Heroux-Devtek emphasizes a culture cantered on the "4 Rs": Respect, Responsibility, Recognition, and Resilience. This entails fostering quality relationships with customers, colleagues, and suppliers, ensuring quality

delivery and fairness, acknowledging employee achievements, and promoting flexibility, openness, and tenacity among employees. This approach contributes to a stable workforce and reinforces an entrepreneurial spirit, guiding employees towards shared objectives.

Equal Opportunity to Employees: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

User privacy is paramount, we are committed to safeguarding your personal data in compliance with GDPR regulation.

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