Metal Finishing Technician

My Avionics client has been Europe's leading independent overhaul and repair facility for more than 60 years. The company has a solid reputation in the aerospace industry for providing a broad range of services to international and regional airlines, helicopter operators and airframe manufacturers. Conducting business from three sites in the United Kingdom, they offer specialist services for in excess of 5,000 components over a variety of aircraft systems with capabilities covering aircraft windings, electrical power, hydraulic components, landing gear and safety equipment.

Responsibilities
Materials you will be working with include Chrome, Nickel, Cadmium, Silver, Tin, Copper, Phosphate, Heat Treatment, Non Destructive Testing (Nital Etch) and other associated processes, are included within the Metal Finishing section.

•  Undertaking a breadth of tasks including Electro plating (Cadmium, Nickel, Chrome, Silver, Tin, Phosphate, Aqueous cleaning and degreasing, masking to an extensive variety of components from a wide selection of different aircraft platforms.
•  Support the Metal Finishing Supervisor and Team Leader with delivering the day to day needs of the Metal Finishing operations.
•  To assist, as required with the monitoring of stock levels for chemicals and consumables.
•  To assist, as required with certain elements of machine maintenance (preventive and scheduled).
•  Support with the training and development of the Metal Finishing team.
•  Adhere to the company Behaviours for the Metal Finishing Team, supporting the Metal Finishing Supervisor and Team Leader.
•  Support with the implementation of initiatives to improve manpower utilisation and process improvement within the Metal Finishing operations.
•  Ensure quality requirements are always met.
•  Promote a culture of Continuous Improvement; maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas driving continuous improvement initiatives.
•  Support with effective communication through Metal Finishing and MPBU Operations.
•  Support with continually improving safety by addressing both physical safety issues and safety attitudes within the Metal Finishing Section.
•  Support with the maintenance of plant and equipment.
•  Support the Metal Finishing team delivering results to meet the businesses strategic objectives
•  Adhere to industry standard QA rules and regulations.

Experience, Qualifications and Competencies
 

•  Minimum of 3 years’ experience in engineering/metal finishing, (essential)
•  Computer literate - competent in Microsoft Office.

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