Production Operator - Plating

Walker Precision Engineering Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Glasgow is seeking a Plating Operator to operate manual chemical plating lines and ensure high-quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a standard grade level education and demonstrate dexterity. Full training will be provided for plating experience. The role offers a full-time permanent contract with opportunities for growth, a competitive benefits package, and a two-shift rotation upon completion of training.

Benefits

Pension

Life insurance

Private medical healthcare

Employee retail discounts

33 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Demonstrable examples of dexterity.
• Must be health & safety conscious.
• Plating experience preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operating manual chemical plating lines.
• Monitoring production tanks and making chemical additions.
• Carrying out X-ray testing for thickness of various coatings.
• Filling job cards with all relevant details.

Skills

Dexterity

Teamwork

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Health & safety consciousness

Positive attitude

Education

Educated to standard grade level

Job description

HR & Recruitment Coordinator @ Walker Group

Walker Group provides advanced high-precision manufacturing services from centres of excellence located in the UK and Poland. Thanks to continued demand, we’re excited to offer a new opportunity to join our team in Glasgow as a Plating Operator.

Plating Operator Key Responsibilities

• Operating manual chemical plating lines as required in various coatings including Zinc, Zinc-nickel, Electroless nickel, Gold and Silver
• Monitoring production tanks by analysis and making chemical additions as required
• Carrying out X-ray testing for thickness of various coatings
• Filling job cards with all relevant details of process carried out

Plating Operator Qualifications & Experience

• Educated to standard grade level
• Demonstrable examples of dexterity
• Experience of working to high quality standards on precision components (desirable)
• Must be health & safety conscious
• Plating experience preferred but not essential as full training will be provided

Plating Operator Skills & Behaviours

• Ensure a flexible and collaborative attitude within the team
• Work constructively and support your peer team and other departments as required
• Act in an appropriate manner when dealing directly or indirectly with customers
• Ensure respect for all team members
• Proactive with good time management
• Good problem‑solving skills within span of control/team
• Display a positive attitude and be resilient to setbacks
• Disciplined in maintaining schedules and documentation as required

What’s in it for you?

• Full time, permanent contract, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Once fully trained, you’ll move onto a two‑shift rotation, covering early and backshifts
• A shift allowance applied at the relevant rate once fully trained
• Access to company benefits: pension, life insurance, private medical healthcare, prescription protection eyewear, employee retail discounts
• 33 days holiday per year which includes a Christmas closure
• Ample opportunities to grow and develop within the team, while working in a supportive and collaborative environment

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Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Production

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing