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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Oberflächenbeschichter / Galvaniseur

Machine & Process OperationPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeDonauworth, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed vocational training as a surface coater, electroplater, or in a comparable qualification.
  • Relevant practical experience in galvanic surface treatment.
  • Ability to read and understand technical drawings and production documents.
  • Experience with operational data collection and ERP systems such as SAP, MES, or BDE is desirable.
  • Strong quality and safety awareness, reliability, and an independent, structured working style.
  • Fluent German and basic English language skills.
  • Willingness to work shifts in a multi-shift system.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare components independently using technical drawings and production plans.
  • Mask components precisely to protect defined surface areas.
  • Load and secure workpieces on electroplating carriers.
  • Operate, load, and monitor fully or semi-automated electroplating systems.
  • Guide components through specified electroplating and chemical treatment baths.
  • Monitor relevant process parameters and respond promptly to process deviations.
  • Remove treated components from carriers.
  • Demask, rinse, dry, and label workpieces.
  • Package components securely for internal processing or external shipment.
  • Perform qualified production inspections according to inspection requirements.
  • Measure coating thickness, for example using the eddy-current method.
  • Visually inspect components for defects, dimensional accuracy, and surface quality.
  • Record process steps and inspection reports completely.
  • Record orders and provide feedback in SAP, MES, and BDE systems.
  • Follow safety, health, and hygiene regulations in the electroplating area.
  • Handle hazardous substances and chemical baths safely and appropriately.
  • Use personal protective equipment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience using operational data collection and ERP systems such as SAP, MES, or BDE.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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