Job Title:  Metal Finishing Technician Trainee

Location: 

Ramsgate, KEN, GB, CT12 5HE

Business Unit:  Maintenance & Repair Europe
Posting Date:  Jul 29, 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 (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.

 

About Us:

AMETEK MRO, a unit of AMETEK Aerospace & Defense, is a global provider of third-party MRO services to commercial, regional and general aviation customers as well as military, helicopter and business jet markets. The pursuit of innovation and excellence are the driving force at AMETEK MRO. For decades, our businesses have served the MRO market offering total solutions. With a focus on innovation, performance and integrity, AMETEK MRO is well positioned in highly competitive market segments to expect continued business growth. Supporting this growth are our fourteen certified repair centers and over 700 employees across the globe. AMETEK is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AME) and a component of the S&P 500.
 
AEM Limited has been Europe's leading independent overhaul and repair facility for more than 60 years. The company has a solid reputation in the aerospace industry for providing a broad range of services to international and regional airlines, helicopter operators and airframe manufacturers. Conducting business from three sites in the United Kingdom, AEM offers specialist services for in excess of 5,000 components over a variety of aircraft systems with capabilities covering aircraft windings, electrical power, hydraulic components, landing gear and safety equipment. In 2007 AEM Limited was acquired by AMETEK Inc, a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices as a unit within AMETEK MRO’s Aerospace and Defense Division, a recognized global provider of third-party MRO services to commercial, regional and general aviation customers as well as military, helicopter and business jet markets

•    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.