Plating Technician in Wolverhampton

Fortune Brands Innovations are a US based company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, that owns and develops a dynamic portfolio of brands for homes worldwide.

Our specialist kitchen and bathroom division, Fortune Brands Water Innovations, is made up of a collection of leading luxury UK brands: Shaws of Darwen, Perrin & Rowe, and Victoria & Albert Baths, which we market under the umbrella brand, House of Rohl.

In addition, Aqualisa completes our portfolio with its market leading digital showering technology.

All of our brands are united by a belief in design, innovation and craftmanship, leading to beautiful and high-quality products.

With manufacturing sites throughout the UK, and a House of Rohl showroom at the Design Centre in London, we currently employ over 600 people who are dedicated to delivering excellent products and service throughout our supply chain. A new multi-million pound state-of-the-art facility at the i54 Business Park in Wolverhampton will be completed later this year, generating exciting new opportunities across the business as we continue to grow.

Our people are what make our business, and we truly care about creating a ‘Home for All’ where employees are empowered to make a difference, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We are passionate about rewarding excellence and helping people to grow, both personally and professionally, during their time with us.

If you are looking for opportunities within a progressive, innovative, and nurturing organisation; and have the energy, passion, and commitment to deliver excellence, we would love to hear from you.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Plating Technician within our growing Production Team.

In a nutshell you will be responsible for:

Electroplating using electrophoretic coating/plating techniques.

What you are already great at:

• Monitor and record all plating line process parameters including the Effluent plant process. 
• Recognise, remedy or report variations on process parameters. Investigate causes of variation and implement corrective action plans to prevent recurrence. 
• Produce and maintain work instruction sheets for all processes and operations. 
• Conduct regular plant process and procedure audits. 
• Conduct routine plant maintenance as required. 
• Analyses line chemistry and make additions /adjustments as required and records in to SPC software. 
• Monitor and report internal scrap rates. 
• Recognise, rectify, or report any trends in rejects and other quality issues. 
• Develop quality plans for the plating and inspection of parts and conduct visual and performance checks as required. 
• Undertake laboratory analysis as required. 
• Consult with external suppliers regarding maintenance, repair, and improvement plans. 
• Consult with others as required and assist as necessary in resolving any quality or production issues. 
• Recognise and report failings in skills, equipment, or procedures. 
• Maintain good communications and relationships throughout the company. 
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and make suggestions for improvement. 
• Drive the HSE culture within the department, and site looking for improvement. 
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and good housekeeping standards. 

For this role we would need you to demonstrate:

• A recognised Chemistry / chemist qualification in this sector 
• Proficiency in using computer software for data entry. 
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with engineering, quality & Maintenance engineers, and cross-functional teams. 
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

What your colleagues say about you:

• An ideas and solutions focused person
• An excellent and engaging communicator with, confidence to communicate at all levels
• Very organised and methodical
• Able to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing
• Very high level of attention to detail

Our Values :

Aligned – in our work together

Agile – in the face of challenge

Accountable – to our promises

Action – with integrity and transparency

Why work for us:

We reward our employees not just for the big headline results we reward our teams for how you have positively contributed to the business and that isn’t always defined by hitting a financial target.

We have a pay for performance culture and reward annually on results. In an ever changing environment its key that you are a curious and nimble learner. We succeed as a team so the ability to collaborate is essential. And to continue to grow and continually challenge you need to ensure you are able to both plan and align so we are all pulling in the same direction.

The benefits bit:

33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Incentive Plan Bonus Structure

Life Assurance

Health & Wellbeing Programme, including health cash plan and employee assistance

Pension Plan

High St Reward Scheme

Refer a Friend Programme

Free Parking

Frequent Technology User Free Eye Care

Flexible working model

High 5 Employee Recognition Programme

And as an employer who values you, you will be welcomed with open arms and supported to succeed.

Our hiring process:

1. You will be contacted by a member of our resourcing team for an initial discussion, this may be on Teams.
2. You will be invited to site for either a 1 or 2 stage process depending on the role.
3. We will inform you ahead of your interview what we will be discussing, we want to give you the opportunity to shine in these meetings.
4. Successful candidates will be notified and the start date will be confirmed for when you will be beginning your Fortunes Brand journey.