Job Title:  Metal Finishing Technician Trainee

Location: 

Ramsgate, KEN, GB, CT12 5HE

Business Unit:  Maintenance & Repair Europe
Posting Date:  Aug 27, 2025
Job Description: 

 

 
Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Working in the MPBU Metal Finishing section with the following processes, Chrome, Nickel, Cadmium, Silver, Tin, Copper, Phosphate, Heat Treatment, Non Destructive Testing (Nital Etch) and other associated processes.
  • Daily tasks include electroplating a variety of components from a wide selection of different aircraft platforms. Plating processes include Cadmium, Nickel, Chrome, Silver, Tin, Copper and Phosphate.
  • Help monitor and maintain stock levels of chemicals and consumables.
  • Carry out daily, weekly and monthly control checks.
  • Maintain the 5S standard required.
  • Ensure quality standards are maintained in accordance with EASA, FAA and company procedures.
  • Ensure you are working in accordance with the relevant Environmental, Health and Safety requirements for working in MPBU, specifically the plating bay.

 
Skills and Competencies:

  • Numerate and literate - minimum GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English 
  • A positive ‘can do’ attitude with a problem solving mindset.
  • Motivated.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all employees and external customers/auditors.
  • Ability to work under pressure.

•    Numerate and literate - minimum GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English (essential)
•    Achieved relevant skill/competence in required machines/processes (internal only)
•    A positive ‘can do’ attitude with a problem solving mindset.
•    Motivated.
•    Ability to communicate effectively with all employees and external customers/auditors.
•    Ability to work under pressure.

 

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility.  AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.