West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel.

When you join our team we don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.

What you can expect as a Plating Technician at West Star:

Our Cad Plating technicians are responsible for plating and coating processes, specifically related to landing gear components for the MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) industry. In this role, you’ll apply cutting edge finishes to aircraft parts while ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards, regulatory guidelines, and company policies. Safety is paramount, so you’ll need to be well versed in the handling of hazardous chemicals and use of personal protective equipment (PPE). As a key player on our plating team you will support and execute various plating and coating operations, contributing to our overall departmental and organizational goals all under the guidance of a dedicated Plating Team Leader.

You will be ESSENTIAL to many FUNCTIONS including:

• Inspecting, cleaning, preparing, and setting-up parts Passivation
• Inspecting, cleaning, processing and recording parts for Cadmium plating
• Maintaining chemistry for processing baths and testing processes
• Maintaining calibration for required equipment and tooling
• Must have basic electrical knowledge including, electrical circuitry, positive/negative, anode/cathode placement, AC/DC power supplies, rectifiers, and have experience working with hazardous chemicals and acids.
• Must have a proven safety record and experience with PPE used in plating with hazardous chemicals.
• Assist in adding chemicals to the plating baths to ensure proper balances are maintained.
• Analyze problems with Chrome, Nickel, and Cadmium and be able to provide corrective actions to remedy problems.
• Perform the required tasks associated with Plating and Coating processes. This will include abrasive cleaning, masking, racking, plating, data entry and heat treatment.
• Chemical mixing, pumping, and transferring.
• Light maintenance and cleaning of area, equipment and tooling daily.
• Repairing or coordination of repair of equipment as necessary.
• Maintaining preventive maintenance schedules for equipment/tooling/chemistries.
• Inspect processed parts and ensure they meet quality standards.
• Effectively and clearly communicate (i.e., speak, write, read) in English
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

What you’ll need to bring with you:

Your Education:

A High school diploma or equivalent is required.

A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal but not required.

Electroplating Certification preferred

Your Initiative:

We’re looking for team players who are self-motivated and able to perform in a fast-paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common.

Your Sense of Responsibility:

Attend work every day as scheduled to include overtime and weekend assignments.

Notify the supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.

Must have reliable transportation to get to work each day.

Perform all work in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.

Must work to the requirements of any specification designated for the Plating area.

Must maintain a clean and sanitary work area.

Must strictly adhere to Personal Protective Equipment guidelines.

Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.

Maintain customer-oriented work habits.

Other particulars:

Physical Requirements

Lifts 40 lbs.

Routine walking, bending and squatting or sitting.

Routine or repetitive physical motion with arms and hands.

Standing for long periods of time.

Mental Requirements

Understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines.

Troubleshoot or evaluate system operation.

Work with others in a professional manner.

Supervision

Work under supervision of assigned Team Leader.

May be directed to supervise other technicians in some capacity.

Working Conditions

Most of the work will be accomplished in a heated chemical process room.

Varied positions in and around the shop area.

Work around industrial ovens will be required.

Equipment Used

Personal hand tools supplied by the mechanic.

Plate equipment, including overhead hoist, thickness tester, pH meter, abrasive blaster, industrial ovens and evaporators.