Senior Electroplater and Chemical Metal Finisher

birmingham, england, United Kingdom

Established in 1929, Armac Martin design and manufacture luxury brass cabinet hardware, shelf brackets and mirrors for the world's finest interiors. Dedicated to creating beautiful brass fixtures and fittings for over 90 years in Birmingham, England, their reputation is built on quality with skills passed down from generation to generation. Experts in exceptional design and exquisite detail, every product is designed in-house and celebrates true craftsmanship and the art of using the finest materials to form products that truly stand the test of time.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electroplater and chemical metal finisher to join the team. Our well-established business has recently undergone rapid growth and we are seeking to add a new senior member to our finishing team.

The Role

As our Senior Electroplater and chemical process finisher you will be working in a challenging environment where quality is of the upmost importance. Key responsibilities will include:

·        Plating brass cabinet hardware in nickel, chrome, and copper.

·        Chemically processing to various unique finishes.

·        Conducting daily routine chemical checks and logging results.

·        Making chemical additions to our chemical finishing tanks following the daily checks and the guidance of our consultants.

·        Correctly storing chemicals in line with standard operating procedures and health and safety guidelines.

·        Managing and conducting routine maintenance.

·        Managing quality to ensure standards and processes are adhered to and achieved.

·        Ensuring all parts are assigned and the movements of work are correctly logged.

·        Managing general housekeeping.

·        Managing daily workloads and staffing within the finishing department.

·        Developing and improving processes and working procedures.

Key Skills and Experience Required

·        Previous experience is necessary, training will be given on our unique finishes.

·        Exceptional knowledge of chemical make-up of nickel, chrome, and copper tanks.

·        Knowledge of the safe use and storage of chemicals in a chemical finishing environment.

·        Knowledge of plating plant maintenance.

·        Enthusiastic and energetic.

·        Ability to problem solve.

·        Highly organised and able to prioritise.

·        A focus on quality and diligence.

·        Able to manage and lead a team.

·        Basic knowledge of IT skills.

Other information:

Monday to Thursday 7.30 – 4.30

Friday 7.30 – 12.30

39 hours per week

£12.00 to £14.00 per hour