Finisher (Anodising)

Denham
1 week ago
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Join us on this mission as Finisher (Anodising) with a global leader in the Aviation & Aerospace sector.

This is a double day shift role, there is a 22.5% shift uplift on the basic pay. Shift hours are 06:00 to 14:00 & 13:45 to 22:00.

We have an impressive finishing plant and this role will be undertaking a variety of metal finishing processes and inspection operations, primarily anodising to the required quality standards. The ideal candidate needs to be conversant with and undertake a variety of tasks including vibration deburr, passivation, phosphating to the required quality standards.

Aspects of the role to include:

  • To operate anodising finishing equipment in both manual and automated production line.

  • To prepare components for finishing processes by bunging, masking, jigging, etc.

  • To operate barrel tumbling and vibratory finishing equipment.

  • To prepare the metallic surface for further processing including anodising and passivation.

  • To prepare components for finishing processes by bunging, masking, jigging, etc.

  • To suitably mask components to ensure bores, holes, slots, etc are free from abrasive media before entering machinery.

  • To undertake inspection of parts.

    Characteristics & Skills

  • Experience working with process chemicals, working in an anodising / metal finishing environment.

  • Basic manufacturing / engineering background and reading / interpreting engineering drawings.

  • Background in health and safety / QAIs and COSHH regulations..

  • SAP experience desirable.

    You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, and you’ll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience.

    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 (including electric bikes)

    Arden White prides ourselves on the quality of service we are able to offer our clients and candidates alike. However, due to the unprecedented response of applications at the moment, please assume that if you have not been contacted by the team within 14 days your application has been unsuccessful due to the specific requirements of this position.

    However, we will endeavour to contact you in due course to find out more about your requirements so we can assist on future positions.

    Arden White is acting as a recruitment agency for this position

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