Metal Finishing Technician

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of approximately $5 billion.

AMETEK is well positioned in highly competitive market segments, each with compelling growth characteristics. We expect continued business growth through the execution of our four key strategies: Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions, New Products, and Global & Market Expansion. Supporting those strategies are 17,000 associates employed across 30 countries.

AEM Limited has been Europe's leading independent overhaul and repair facility for more than 60 years. The company has a solid reputation in the aerospace industry for providing a broad range of services to international and regional airlines, helicopter operators and airframe manufacturers. Conducting business from three sites in the United Kingdom, AEM offers specialist services for in excess of 5,000 components over a variety of aircraft systems with capabilities covering aircraft windings, electrical power, hydraulic components, landing gear and safety equipment.

Responsibilities

Chrome, Nickel, Cadmium, Silver, Tin, Copper, Phosphate, Heat Treatment, Non Destructive Testing (Nital Etch) and other associated processes, are included within the Metal Finishing section.

• Undertaking a breadth of tasks including Electro plating (Cadmium, Nickel, Chrome, Silver, Tin, Phosphate, Aqueous cleaning and degreasing, masking to an extensive variety of components from a wide selection of different aircraft platforms.
• Support the Metal Finishing Supervisor and Team Leader with delivering the day to day needs of the Metal Finishing operations.
• To assist, as required with the monitoring of stock levels for chemicals and consumables.
• To assist, as required with certain elements of machine maintenance (peventative and scheduled).
• Support with the training and development of the Metal Finishing team.
• Adhere to the AEM Behaviours for the Metal Finishing Team, supporting the Metal Finishing Supervisor and Team Leader.
• Support with the implementation of initiatives to improve manpower utilisation and process improvement within the Metal Finishing operations.
• Ensure quality requirements are always met.
• Promote a culture of Continuous Improvement; maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support with effective communication through Metal Finishing and MPBU Operations.
• Support with continually improving safety by addressing both physical safety issues and safety attitudes within the Metal Finishing Section.
• Support with the maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Support the Metal Finishing team delivering results to meet the strategic objectives of MPBU and AEM.
• Adhere to industry standard QA rules and regulations.

Experience, Qualifications and Competencies

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in engineering/metal finishing, (essential)
• Computer literate - competent in Microsoft Office.