Aviation Plating Shop Technician – Production (Technical Workshop)

Diploma in Electroplating, Applied Sciences, Aircraft Maintenance, or Mechanical Engineering.

Minimum 3 years in aerospace plating or surface finishing environment.

Aircraft maintenance license (advantageous but not mandatory); relevant CNC/machining certifications.

NASF (National Association for Surface Finishing) training (e.g., CEF – Certified Electroplater Finisher)

Safety or HazMat handling certifications

Awareness of EASA, or military aviation plating requirements

Familiarity with specifications like AMS 2404 (Nickel Plating), AMS 2401 (Cadmium), MIL-DTL-5541 (Conversion Coating), etc.

Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO/IEC17025 / AS9100 quality systems

Minimum 3 years in an aviation or aerospace machine shop environment.

Perform electroplating operations (e.g., cadmium, nickel, chrome) on metallic components per engineering requirements and maintenance manual.

Prepare components by cleaning, degreasing, masking, and surface finishing prior to plating.

Operate and maintain plating tanks, rectifiers, and solution chemistry, ensuring correct voltage, current, and immersion times.

Monitor and adjust bath composition and parameters (pH, temperature, concentration) to maintain plating quality.

Conduct anodizing, passivation, chemical etching, and conversion coating (e.g., Alodine) as required.

Interpret technical drawings, repair schemes, and specifications (e.g., AMS, MIL, and OEM standards).

Record all work in job cards, plating logs, and component history documents in line with regulatory requirements.

Conduct visual and dimensional inspections before and after plating using gauges, micrometers, or NDT (if qualified).

Adhere to safety, health, and environmental protocols, especially in handling and disposing of hazardous chemicals.

Assist in bath maintenance, waste treatment, and periodic chemical testing (e.g., titration, specific gravity).