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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
- Perform additional duties as reasonably requested by your line manager
Education & Qualifications
- Minimum of GCSE-level education or equivalent
- Training from the Institute of Metal Finishing (IMF) is advantageous but not essential
Experience & Knowledge
- 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
- Familiarity with COMAH regulations is beneficial (training will be provided)
Personal Attributes
- Strong team player with effective communication skills across all levels
- Eager to learn and develop new skills
- Moderate level of computer literacy
