Coatings & Plating Technician

TAT Technologies•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

TAT Technologies is seeking a Coatings & Plating Technician to set up, operate, and monitor plating processes and machines used to coat metal products with chromium, cadmium, or other metals to protect surfaces for the aviation industry. The role is based at TAT’s Greensboro site, which provides auxiliary power unit and landing gear maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, as well as aircraft component leasing solutions. The technician operates and services specialized equipment, processes and inspects parts, and completes related work orders and system entries. The position also includes mentoring and training other personnel and promptly reporting safety, quality, or unethical conditions to a supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to perform efficiently and demonstrate decision-making and energy.
Ability to read and understand commercial, FAA, EASA, repair station, and ISO documentation.
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to make basic decisions and meet deadlines while working under pressure.
Effective oral and written communication with personnel and management.
Ability to work productively with the current workforce.

Nice To Haves

Technical school courses in mechanic or machinist classes.
Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Quantum.

Responsibilities

Load and unload electroplating equipment by fastening work pieces to hooks, racks, and cathode bars, or loading them into baskets or barrels.
Immerse work pieces in cleaning, plating, pickling, and rinsing tanks according to timed cycles, manually or using a hoist.
Set tank temperature dials to prescribed levels.
Remove and examine work pieces for plating defects, including rough spots and thin plating.
Dry plated work pieces using an oven.
Clean parts using blasting equipment, including aluminum oxide and glass beads.
Mentor and train other personnel.
Immediately report perceived safety, quality, or unethical actions or conditions to a supervisor for evaluation and resolution.
Operate, maintain, and service specialized equipment.
Accurately complete work orders, BOMs, and data inputs within the ERP system.