Electro-Plating Technician

Our World leading defence client has a requirement for an Electro-Plating Technician. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate recent experience from a similar environment (ideally covering plating, pickling, passivation, chemical handling etc). To carry out metal finishing and electroplating processes safely and accurately, ensuring coated components meet quality, thickness, and appearance specifications while complying with environmental and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Plating Operations Prepare components for plating (cleaning, degreasing, rinsing, masking) Set up and operate plating tanks (e.g. zinc, nickel, chrome, copper, silver and gold) Monitor bath chemistry, temperature, voltage, and current Load and unload parts using racks, jigs, or barrels Carry out post-plating processes such as passivation, drying, and inspection Quality Control Inspect plated parts for thickness, adhesion, finish, and defects Use measuring tools (scales, micrometers, thickness gauges, test panels) Identify and correct plating faults (burning, blistering, poor coverage) Record process data and quality results Maintenance and Housekeeping Maintain tanks, filters, pumps, and anodes Assist with bath make-up, replenishment, and chemical additions Keep work areas clean and organised Support waste treatment and effluent control processes Health, Safety and Environment Follow COSHH and chemical handling procedures Wear and maintain appropriate PPE Handle acids, alkalis, ..... full job details .....