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 Electroplate rs to join our MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) site in Gloucester.

You'll work with in 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