Plater
About The Position
Heroux-Devtek is an international leader in aviation, specializing in landing gear, actuation, and hydraulic systems. The Strongsville facility, with over 90 employees and 100,000 sq. ft., is a center of excellence for final landing gear assembly. This role is part of the Central Division and will be responsible for critical machining operations on major commercial aircraft programs like the Boeing 777 and Embraer E-2, as well as military programs such as F-18, F-35, C-17, and C-130. The company focuses on the latest manufacturing technologies, including machining automation and techniques, to remain a leading producer of complex landing gear components.
Requirements
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Skilled at blueprint interpretation.
- Competent in the use and setting of hand gauges.
- Candidates must meet security screening requirements as set out by ITAR directives.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with plating processes (chrome, nickel, cadmium) and preparatory processes is desired but not obligatory.
- Knowledge of applying masking and lead tapes is desired but not obligatory.
- Experience using conforming anodes in plating processes is desired but not obligatory.
Responsibilities
- Plating and electro-plating parts with Hard chrome, Cadmium-titanium, and Sulfamate nickel, using the following processes: Surface Preparation (Grit blast, Masking of parts (tapes, lacquers, and wax), Cleaning of surfaces), Plating Processes (Hard chrome, Cadmium-titanium, Sulfamate nickel, Brush Plating), Post Plating (Cleaning, Baking, Stripping of plating (chrome, nickel, cadmium)).
- Read and apply work instructions, blueprints, or other instructional documentation.
- Install conforming plating anodes on parts.
- Measure surfaces before and after plating with dial gauges, O.D micro-meters and magnetic induction thickness measurement instruments.
- Utilize ceiling lift, fork lift, or similar to transport parts into plating tanks, ovens, machining dept.
- Document and maintain traceability for all parts per AS9100 and other quality requirements.
- Evaluate plating problems and suggest solutions.
- Work with process specialists and management to continuously improve processes to optimize production times and quality.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries linked to performance
- Paid time off
- 11 paid holidays
- A comprehensive group insurance plan including HSA/FSA options, Dental & Vision
- Supportive wellness program, including healthcare discounts
- Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Opportunities for retirement savings with 401k plans including a company match
- Tuition reimbursement for relevant Certifications, Education, & Trainings
- Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program
- Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)
- Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
