Electroplating Technician
5 days ago
Hayes
Job Description: Electroplating Technician Location: Hayes Schedule: Full-time, 4 on / 4 off shift pattern Travel: Occasional travel may be required Overview We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Electroplating Technician to join our team. This role involves working within a regulated environment, supporting surface treatment processes, and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards. Full training on our Integrated Quality Management System (IQ Move) will be provided. Key Responsibilities • Operate in accordance with the LTLGS Integrated Quality Management System (IQ Move), • Interpret and follow process standards, technical drawings, and company job cards, • Handle materials using workshop gantry cranes and slings, • Prepare components for electroplating, including masking techniques, • Perform surface preparation using grit blasting (experience preferred but not essential), • Carry out a range of electroplating processes, including:, • Cadmium and Dalic Cadmium plating, • Nickel plating, • Hard chrome plating, • Alocrom treatment, • Nital etch (acid etch inspection), • Heat treatment of components, • Complete all work to technical specifications and quality standards, • Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations, • Maintain awareness of environmental considerations within the electroplating industry, • Keep a Practical Experience Record (PER) of completed tasks, • Support training of colleagues in specific areas, depending on qualifications and experience, • Minimum of GCSE-level education or equivalent, • Previous experience in a plating shop environment, • Basic understanding of electroplating processes and procedures, • Experience working in an EASA Part 145 regulated environment is desirable, • Strong team player with effective communication skills across all levels, • Eager to learn and develop new skills, • Moderate level of computer literacy