Jigger / Electroplater

Location: Garretts Green, Birmingham
Pay: £14.50 per hour plus overtime
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am–4:30pm; Friday, 7:30am–12:30pm

We are recruiting an experienced Jigger / Electroplater for a manufacturing company based in Garretts Green, Birmingham.

We are looking for someone who has previously worked as a jigger in an electroplating or metal-finishing company. Experience of checking acids and chemical solutions is also desirable.

Duties and responsibilities

* Hanging, wiring and positioning metal components on jigs and racks ready for electroplating.

* Preparing components for the plating process and removing them once treatment is complete.

* Checking acid baths and chemical solutions, including concentrations and pH levels where required.

* Monitoring temperatures and recording chemical test results.

* Reporting abnormal readings and identifying potential problems with plating solutions.

* Inspecting finished components for quality and defects.

* Following health and safety procedures when working with chemicals and plating equipment.

Requirements

* Essential: Previous jigging experience within an electroplating or metal-finishing company.

* Experience checking acids, testing chemical solutions or maintaining plating baths would be an advantage.

* Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

* A responsible approach to health and safety.

What we offer

* Pay of £14.50 per hour.

* Overtime available.

* Day shifts with an early finish on Fridays.

* A regular Monday-to-Friday working pattern.

* The opportunity to work within an established manufacturing environment.

This is a temporary position that may become permanant after 16 weeks and starts immediately