Shot Peen and Plater/Fabricator

Salary is £30,028-£34,925

This role is working shifts, including nights.

Shift Type

Premium Detail

Day Shift

The first 45 minutes of the shift, 6.00am-6.45am will qualify for an unsociable hour's payment of 20% (i.e. 1.2 time).

Late Shift

This shift is eligible for a premium of 25%. (1.25)

Winter Period - Night Shift

Working this shift entitles employees to a 42% premium. (1.42)

Weekend Shift 1

These shifts attract a 45% premium. (1.45)

Job Description

We are a leading company in the field of aircraft landing and braking systems, committed to contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations.

Our Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organization partners with a range of global customers, working closely with major airlines such as British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air, Iberia, Vueling, Air Canada, Etihad, and Qatar.

What will I be doing?

The role of a Shot Peen / Plater involves preparing parts by shot peening to ensure surfaces are ready for electroplating. This role also supports the plating department in the preparation, pre-treatment, and plating of aircraft components according to CMM repairs and specifications.

Principal Accountabilities:

Masking parts for Peening
Preparing parts for the plating process
Using planning tools to prioritize work lists
Reporting issues to the engineering team effectively
Electrical circuitry and surface finishing: Chromium, Nickel, and Cadmium
Preparing and masking components during the pre-plating process
Setting up tooling, fixtures, and assisting in new tooling design
Using a wide and varied range of precision measuring equipment
Reading component maintenance manuals, complex drawings, and engineering layouts to determine the methods and sequences of operations needed for part repairs
Diagnosing vat, electrical, or tooling malfunctions to determine the need for adjustments or repairs
Adhering to COSHH and safe chemical usage guidelines
Operating de-embrittlement and stress relief processes
Delivering components to the next stage in the process
Working on priorities from PAC 1
Operating cranes
Working from SOPs
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, and elcrometers
Monitoring the line to check that vats are at the correct temperature and rectifiers at the correct amperage
Performing 5S checks
Part marking
Passivation and Passivation 124
Completing weekly maintenance tasks
Grit blasting, chrome stripping, shot peening, cad stripping, and sermetel strippingComplementary Description

Our site is a centre of excellence dedicated to the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of landing gears and associated components for civil, military, and helicopter aircraft. Our team supports the overhaul of over 350 landing gear legs per year, with a dedicated group of engineers available for on-wing support when issues arise.

We prioritize our employees' development and success. We adhere to four core values:

Promoting diversity and inclusion across our business.
Developing colleagues' skills and creating opportunities to shape the future.
Creating a trustworthy workplace to support innovative and decisive actions.
Encouraging collaboration and mutual support among colleagues.Job Requirements

An Engineering/Plating Apprenticeship or equivalent, ideally from the aerospace or automotive sectors
IMF Foundation / Technician Qualification or equivalent
High attention to detail with a strong quality focus
Excellent communication skills
Strong computer and mathematical skills
Team-oriented work ethics
Self-management and reliability
Good problem-solving skills
Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills
Understanding of Lean Sigma disciplines and 5S principles
Involvement in continuous improvement activities to reduce shop processing times and manufacturing hours
Willingness to work shift rotations, including days, evenings, nights, and occasional weekends