Are you one of those people who look up to the sky every time a plane passes by?
Space holds no more secrets for you than it does for science?
Environmental and technological challenges are among those you wish to tackle?
Come join Sabca and play your own role in the fast-moving world of aerospace inside a company with more than 100 years of existence.
We are experts in designing, manufacturing, maintaining, and upgrading large and complex elements for aircraft and space launchers.
In Brussels, we have our Structural and Mechatronics Engineering offices, where all our new programs begin and our workshops are equipped with modern
machines that produce complex metallic assemblies for aircraft and space launchers as well as advanced Thrust Vectoring Systems for space launchers.
SABCA Brussels is also the home to our "Unmanned Autonomous Systems" aka: the drones solutions unit!
Mission:
Your main mission as a Surface Treatment Technician is to play a key role in the finishing and protection of aeronautical and aerospace parts. You will be responsible for applying various surface treatment processes (galvanizing, anodizing, painting, etc.) to protect metal components against corrosion, improve their mechanical strength, and ensure their durability under extreme operating conditions.
Responsabilities:
Parts preparation:
Cleaning, degreasing, stripping, and masking of surfaces to be treated;
Visual and dimensional inspection of parts to ensure compliance before treatment.
Application of surface treatments:
Carrying out treatment processes such as electrolysis, anodizing, zinc plating, chrome plating, or painting according to technical specifications;
Adjusting and monitoring chemical and/or electrolytic treatment baths according to established procedures;
Monitoring treatment parameters (temperature, bath concentration, immersion time, etc.).
Quality control:
Inspecting treated parts (visual checks, thickness measurements, adhesion and resistance tests).
Maintenance:
Maintaining surface treatment equipment (treatment tanks, pumps, filtration systems, etc.);
Ensuring cleaning and preventive maintenance of installations.
You are responsible for:
Ensuring compliance with the EN9100 quality standard and the ISO 14001 environmental standard;
Performing rigorous self-checks to guarantee the quality and conformity of the work;
Transferring your skills and knowledge to new team members to foster a culture of continuous learning and mutual support;
Complying with safety, health, and environmental rules;
Reporting risks and applying procedures to prevent incidents.
Profile:
Education / Experience:
Education: You hold a secondary school diploma with a technical orientation.
Desired experience: You have prior experience in an industrial environment, ideally in the aeronautics or aerospace sector.
Competencies:
Soft Skills:
You demonstrate strong attention to detail and precision;
You manage your time and priorities effectively;
You are able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Technical:
You have good knowledge of surface treatment processes, which is a plus;
You are proficient in various surface treatment techniques (galvanizing, anodizing, painting, etc.), which is a further advantage;
You can read and interpret technical datasheets and engineering drawings;
You apply best practices in quality control and strictly comply with environmental and safety standards.
Languages: You speak French and/or Dutch.
IT skills: /
So, What’s in it for you?
**Experience! **Gain new experience to thanks to the full range of services we offer to the civil, space and military aviation markets as well as to the commercial
Unmanned Autonomous Systems (drones). Our activities include designing, manufacturing, maintaining, and upgrading large and complex elements for aircraft and space launchers for
customers and partners belonging to the elite of the aerospace industry.
**Excitement! **Work in an exciting environment where long-standing expertise and research and technological development feed off each other.
Sabca collaborators have their passion and their know-how as common denominator.
Teamwork, reliability and innovation are part of the culture we value and that lead us to success.
Challenges! Help Europe access to space by designing and manufacturing rocket structures.
Be part of the pioneers in developing advanced air mobility solutions inside our division dedicated to drones. Use your knowledge to take people around the world on board low-carbon aircraft.
Contribute to the environmental and technological challenges of the century. Play your own role in the fast-moving world of aerospace.
Be ready for take-off!