Plater Technician

Description

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Plater Technician you will work in the fast-paced San Francisco Technical Operations Engine Maintenance department. The Plater Technician plays a very important role in providing quality service to our internal and external customers. The Plater Technician must have strong practical and working knowledge and abilities to perform all aspects of plating miscellaneous aircraft and engine parts, including the following and duties:

• Perform all technical and practical applications of stripping, cleaning and plating.
• Using sound working knowledge of electroplating theory.
• Ability to use standard measuring devices and tools.
• Utilizing knowledge of basic electricity regarding rectifier and tank cell set up.

Plater Technicians must be able to work around the clock shifts, including weekends and holidays. Technicians may bid for schedules several times a year and schedules are awarded according to seniority.

Plater Technicians are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT).

Pay $35.90/hr

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Must have a high school diploma/GED or education equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Twelve months (12) of Industrial Plating Shop Experience working with any of the following- Alodine, Anodize, Cadmium, Chrome, Copper, Dow treatment, Electroless Nickel, Nickel, Passivate, Selective (Brush or Contact Plating) Silver.
• Successful completion of a trade test.
• Must be non-allergic to Plate shop environment.
• Valid US driver's license (revoked, suspended or expired are not considered valid).
• Must pass 10-year background check.
• Must be willing to take a pre-placement physical abilities test, hearing and vision tests, and drug screen.
• Candidate must be able to clear a fingerprint-based criminal history check in order to obtain and retain credentials necessary for the position. Position-specific clearances may include but are not limited to FAA, TSA, Port Authority.
• Must be a team player
• Must be customer focused.

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Knowledge of chemistry preferred

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.