Aircraft Plating Technician

About the Role

TAT Technologies is looking for a qualified Aircraft Plating Technician. This technician will set-up, operate, and monitor plating processes/machines to coat metal products with chromium, cadmium or other metal to protect surfaces used in the aviation industry. Positions available on 2nd shift (Monday - Friday) - 3:00pm - 11:30pm.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs any combination of following tasks to load and unload electroplating equipment: Fastens metal work pieces to devices, such as hooks, racks, and cathode bars, or loads work pieces in baskets or barrels
• Immerses work pieces in series of cleaning, plating, pickling, and rinsing tanks, following timed cycle, manually or using hoist
• Sets temperature dials of tanks to prescribed level
• Removes work pieces from hooks, racks, bars, baskets, or barrels, and examines work pieces for plating defects, such as rough spots and thin plating
• Dries plated work pieces, using oven operation
• Uses blasting equipment to clean parts (Aluminum oxide, glass beads)
• Mentor and train other personnel
• Immediately report to any supervisor any safety, quality or un-ethical actions or conditions they perceive to exist for immediate evaluation and resolution
• Operate, maintain and service specialized equipment

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED minimum
• Technical school courses in mechanic or machinist classes advantageous
• Work independently of others as well as teams
• Perform at a high level of efficiency, decision making and energy
• Accurately complete work orders, BOMs, data inputs within ERP system
• Read and understand Commercial, FAA, EASA, Repair Station, and ISO documentations
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and discretion
• Personality to fit in with current work force to provide a productive atmosphere
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Quantum preferred
• Read and adhere to verbal and written instructions
• Make basic decisions and work with deadlines while understanding pressure
• Work with people and communicate (both oral and written communication) with other personnel and management effectively

Benefits

• Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K with company matching, STD, LTD, accidental coverages, EAP, and more
• Insurance carriers vary based on location