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Anodiser

Denham
6 months ago
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Anodiser - Aerospace & Defence

Location: Denham
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000pa + 22.5% Shift Allowance

Shift: Double Days 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

(Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS))

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Anodiser to join a leading Aerospace & Defence manufacturer based in Denham. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out anodising processes on high-precision aerospace components, ensuring strict compliance with industry and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform anodising treatments (Type I, II, III) on aluminium components to required aerospace standards.
Operate and maintain anodising tanks, etching, and chemical processing equipment.
Conduct pre-treatment cleaning, masking, and jigging of components before processing.
Monitor chemical bath conditions, adjusting as necessary to maintain quality.
Carry out quality checks and inspections to ensure compliance with aerospace and defence regulations (e.g., NADCAP, AS9100).
Maintain accurate records of processing parameters and test results.
Work closely with the Quality and Engineering teams to improve processes and resolve issues.
Ensure strict adherence to health & safety and environmental regulations when handling chemicals and working in a controlled environment.Key Requirements:

Previous experience in anodising processes, ideally within the Aerospace, Defence, or Precision Engineering sectors.
Strong understanding of chemical processing, surface treatments, and metal finishing.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Knowledge of industry standards such as NADCAP, AS9100, or MIL-SPEC is desirable.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality control.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.Your benefits in detail

Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
Personalised training and development plan.
Healthcare Cash Plan.
25-days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
Workplace Nursery Benefit.
Cycle to work scheme

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