Surface Treatment Technician

Job Title: Surface Treatment Technician

Location: Basildon

Hours: Mon-Thurs 7am-4pm / Fri 7.30am-12.30pm

Pay: £27k per annum

AMLR are looking for a Surface Treatment Technician to join a leading aerospace manufacturer. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a precision engineering environment, preparing and treating high-quality metal components to meet strict aerospace standards.

Key responsibilities for Surface Treatment Technician:

• Preparing and operating chemical processing equipment and tanks.
• Cleaning, degreasing and etching metal components prior to treatment.
• Applying chemical conversion coatings, anodising, passivation and other surface treatments.
• Monitoring chemical bath concentrations, temperatures, pH levels and processing times.
• Recording process parameters and maintaining accurate production documentation.
• Inspecting treated components to ensure quality and compliance with engineering specifications.
• Following standard operating procedures and aerospace quality standards.
• Safely handling, storing and disposing of chemicals in accordance with health and safety requirements.
• Carrying out routine maintenance on chemical processing equipment.
• Working closely with quality inspectors, engineers and production teams.

Requirements for Surface Treatment Technician:

• Understanding of chemical handling and safety procedures.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of measuring equipment and quality inspection techniques.
• Good record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Awareness of health, safety and environmental regulations.
• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths, English and Science.
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in engineering, manufacturing or chemical processing would be beneficial.
• Previous experience within manufacturing, aerospace, automotive or metal finishing would be advantageous.
• Training in hazardous chemical handling and workplace safety would be beneficial.

If you are proactive, quality-driven and looking for your next opportunity within the aerospace and precision engineering sector, apply now or submit your most up-to-date CV to n . lawry @ amlr. uk or contact us to discuss how we can find you your next move within your chosen sector with one of the many career opportunities we currently have. Tel: (phone number removed) and ask for Naomi