Trainee Electroplater

My client is looking for a Trainee Electroplater to join on them on a Permanent basis. As a Trainee Electroplater, you will be responsible for assisting the department to load or unload electroplating equipment and assist the Electroplaters directly with day-to-day tasks. The successful candidate will handle all of the various aspects of the plating process including cleaning, plating and rinsing tanks. The candidate will be assisting the team to set up and control plating equipment to coat metal objects electrolytically with chromium, cadmium, or other metal to provide protective surfaces or to build up worn surfaces according to specifications.

Role: Trainee Electroplater
Pay: From £22,900 per annum + Shift allowance
Location: West London
Permanent Position
Hours: 40 hours per week
Right to work in the UK without any restrictions
Benefits:
Free onsite parking
Competitive Salary Package
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Discounted Flight Benefits
Reduced Gym Memberships. Retail and Hotel Discounts
Seasonal Company Events

Job Profile

• All employees are required to use the Integrated Quality Management System IQ Move.
• Proven ability to understand and interpret process standard practices, drawings and overhaul manuals Ability to undertake Material Handling to include Slings and Jigs
• Ability to undertake surface preparation by Grit Blasting techniques
• Ability to undertake component stripping, surface preparation, masking and electro plating of components requiring Cadmium plating
• Ability to undertake Alocrom processes
• Ability to complete work in a manner that satisfies Health, Safety and Environmental requirements
• An awareness and understanding of responsibilities outlined in the Company’s environmental procedures.
• Responsible for actions related to the COMAH emergency plan and any other requirements necessary to comply with the successful implementation of the COMAH plan
• You will be required to maintain Practical Experience Record (PER) book.
• You may be required to train personnel with a specified area subject to your qualifications and experience
• All duties shall be undertaken in compliance with Safety and Environmental Regulations and Company Procedures
• The position shift pattern is 4 on 4 off which will require flexibility in working hours including working weekends.
• Overtime possible after finishing probation period
• The nature of the job requires the applicant to come into contact with various chemicals
• The position involves the training and use of overhead cranes.
• The job requires the applicant to understand manual handling
• The ability to keep your working area clean and tidy and to a 5s standard
• The job requires the applicant to stand for a prolonged amount of time with a number of breaks throughout the day.
• The position and process involves lifting heavy aircraft components.

Skills/Experience Required

• Illustrate previous knowledge and experience working within an engineering facility
• Good knowledge, awareness and understanding of PPE.
• Previous use of overhead cranes and forklifts would be desirable, but not essential
• Desirable for the applicant to have worked within the aviation environment (not essential)
• Able to use their own initiative
• Good communicator- ability to communicate with staff on business, and other issues that affect the business
• Good planning, organisation and administration skills, PC literate
• Able to maintain performance under pressure
• Ability to make decisions
• Profound level of problem solving skills
• Able to communicate with all levels of Management
• Willingness to learn new skills to help the Company achieve its targets
• Must be a strong team player willing to improve and learn methods and processes with the attitude to pass on knowledge and help with the improvement of the working environment within the Plating department

Education & Training

• Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent

Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Sarah Budd at Line Up Aviation
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