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Wet Treatment Operator

Chelmsford
2 months ago
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JMC Aviation are working with a surface treatment company based in Chelmsford, looking to recruit a new Wet Treatment Operator to join their team.

This client offers a range of surface treatments and non destructive testing, creating aerospace components using CNC Machines to fabricate sheet metal. This family run company provide an outstanding customer service and helping their employees progress within their roles.

This is a Permanent Position based in Chelmsford.

39 hours per week, shifts following the below patterns:
Option 1 - Monday - Thursday 7am - 4pm and Friday 7am - 12pm
Option 2 - Monday - Wednesday 7am - 5:30pm and Thursday 7am - 4:30pm

Salary and Benefits

  • Competitive Salary

  • Generous Annual Leave

  • Pension Scheme

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Life Assurance

  • Employee Cash Plan

  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Schemes

  • Professional Growth and Development

  • State-of-the-Art Equipment and Technology

  • Ongoing Training and Certification Programmes

  • Career Advancement Opportunities

    The Role
    The Wet Treatment Operator will be responsible for carrying out a range of Pre paint chemical treatments on Aluminium, Stainless Steel and other metal components. Processes include jigging of components of Chromate Conversion and Chromic/ Sulphuric / Tartaric Sulphuric Anodizing among other surface treatment.

    Other duties involve:

  • Work to simple instructions provided on job cards and supporting documentation.

  • Manual handling of both small and large aircraft components will be required

  • Adherence to health and safety requirements in terms of LOLER and PUWER

  • To be a team player that can carry out extra overtime hours as and when required by the business.

  • To be flexible and have a can-do attitude towards mufti-skilling and growth in both the Wet Treatments processing and other areas of the business.

    In order to be successful in this role the Wet Treatment Operator will need to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

  • Experience in Aerospace Wet Treatments Processing (Chromic Acid Anodizing and Chromate Conversion in particular) would be an advantage

  • Self-motived Operator is required with great work ethic towards assigned tasks

  • A team player that is willing to go the extra mile to ensure the business achieves its set targets.

  • Experience working in an Aerospace Production Environment is advantageous but no essential.

  • Right to Work in the UK already obtained

    If you think this is the role for you and you have the necessary skills and attributes, please apply today or contact JMC Aviation for more details.
    Please note that due to the high level of applicants we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates regarding this role.
    For this opportunity JMC Aviation Ltd is acting as an employment agency
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