Coatings & Plating Technician

TAT Technologies Ltd•Greensboro, NC

2h•$41,600 - $45,760

About The Position

TAT Technologies is seeking a Coatings & Plating Technician to set up, operate, and monitor plating processes and machines. The technician coats metal products with chromium, cadmium, or other metals to protect surfaces used in the aviation industry. The role includes operating specialized equipment, inspecting plated parts, maintaining accurate work and production records, and supporting safe, quality-focused operations. The position requires working independently and with teams, communicating effectively, and meeting deadlines. The Greensboro site provides auxiliary power unit and landing gear maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, as well as aircraft component leasing solutions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work efficiently, make decisions, and maintain energy in the role.
Ability to read and understand commercial, FAA, EASA, repair station, and ISO documentation.
High integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
Ability to read and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to make basic decisions, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Technical school coursework in mechanics or machining.
Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Quantum.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and monitor plating processes and machines.
Load and unload electroplating equipment by fastening work pieces to hooks, racks, or 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 controls to prescribed levels.
Remove work pieces from plating equipment and inspect them for 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.
Complete work orders, bills of materials, and ERP data inputs accurately.
Read and follow verbal and written instructions and applicable commercial, FAA, EASA, repair station, and ISO documentation.
Make basic decisions and complete work within deadlines while working effectively under pressure.
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with personnel and management.