Electroplater

Electroplater
- Shift based
- Starting salary: 30,047 (increasing to 32,289 after training period) + excellent shift premiums!

Due to increased workload and an expansion to our current Production team, we are seeking a number of Electroplaters to join our MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) site in Gloucester.

You'll work within a high performing, precision production environment, and gain valuable experience in aircraft production!

Shape the Future of Aerospace at Safran

Are you ready to contribute to ambitious projects and create a positive impact in the aerospace industry?

At Safran, you'll work with the brightest minds and best technologies, building valuable experience and joining an innovative, supportive team.

We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair (MRO)!

Why Work at Safran?

Your Wellbeing & Benefits:
Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
• Pension (matched up to 8%) and life assurance
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers etc
• Plus a whole range of flexible benefits to suit you!

What you'll be doing:

The role of Electroplater is to assist the plating department in the preparation, pre-treatment and plating of aircraft components to CMM repairs and specifications reference below.

• Electrical circuitry and Surface Finishing - Chromium, Nickel Cadmium and Zinc Nickel
• Prepare and mask up components during the pre-plating process
• Set up tooling, fixtures and assist in new tooling design
• Use a wide and varied range of precision measuring equipment
• Read component maintenance manuals, complex drawings and engineering layout information
• Diagnose vat, electrical or tooling malfunctions to determine need for adjustment or repairs
• Adhere to COSHH and safe use of chemicals
• Operation of de-embrittlement and stress relief
• Understanding and mapping of CMM
• Cleaning, Masking, Heating and Waxing Components
• Calculating plating thickness and plating times
• Measuring components using internal/external micrometers/comparators/bore micrometers/verniers/elcrometers
• Monitoring line to check vats are at correct temperature and rectifiers are at correct amperage
• Grit blasting, strip chrome, Shot peening, strip cad & strip sermetel

What you'll need:

• Demontrable experience with plating (strongly desirable)
• Experience of working within a hands-on role within a precision production/manufacturing environemnt (essential)
• High attention to detail with strong quality awareness
• Excellent communication skills
• Team working ethics
• Willing to train and take on board new skills
• An understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5s principles
• You will be required to work shift rotations comprising of Days, Lates, Nights and when required Weekends

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.

We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their age, identity or background. Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.

Offers of employment will be subject to background checks (BPSS