The Finishing and Plating Technician is responsible for performing surface finishing, chemical processing, and electroplating operations on aircraft and aircraft components in accordance with FAA regulations, customer specifications, approved data, and repair station procedures. This role directly supports airworthiness, corrosion protection, dimensional restoration, and cosmetic requirements for aviation hardware.

• Perform chemical processing and surface finishing operations including cleaning, etching, anodizing, passivation, conversion coating, electroplating, and paint preparation.
• Apply aviation approved metallic and chemical finishes (e.g., cadmium coatings) per approved process specifications.
• Prepare parts by masking, stripping, blasting, polishing, and dimensional inspection prior to plating or finishing.
• Read and interpret work orders, engineering drawings, process specifications, and customer requirements.
• Accurately document all work performed in repair station records, routers, and electronic tracking systems.
• Monitor bath chemistry, temperatures, amperage, voltages, and process times; perform routine solution maintenance and logging.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections to verify thickness, adhesion, surface finish, and conformance.

• 3+ years plating experience
• Experience with paint application preparation
• Ability to read technical drawings, specifications, and process instructions
• Basic math skills for measurements, ratios, and process calculations

• Experience in an FAA Part 145 Repair Station is preferred.
• Thickness measurement experience (XRF, micrometers, calipers).
• Basic computer skills for electronic documentation systems.

Join a stable industry that offers good company benefits. Enjoy the security and professional growth opportunities provided by a reputable company in the aviation sector.

Work takes place in a shop environment where wearing required PPE is mandatory. The standard shift is from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work if needed.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX 77040.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX 77040.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.