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Manufacturing Operator – Pre-Finishing

🏢 gap trading 📍 Exeter, England 💼 Full Time
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£13 - £27
£1 - £2 / mo
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Location Base
Exeter, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Manufacturing Operator – Pre-Finishing

Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2

Temporary Ongoing

3 shift rotation (6am – 2pm / 2pm – 10pm / 10pm – 6am)

£13.40ph to £26.80ph

gap personnel Exeter are currently recruiting for Manufacturing Operators based within the Pre-Finishing department at global manufacturing giants Howmet Aerospace, located at Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2.

You will be joining a company of innovators and makers. Howmet are transforming the future of flying and driving with high-performance engineered solutions that are paired with advanced manufacturing expertise. The site help make quieter, more fuel-efficient engines for airplanes and gas turbines. Their market-leading aluminium wheels help trucks save fuel and reduce maintenance while rolling in style.

The role of a Manufacturing Operator is a key position within not only the operations of the site, but also within the supply chain into both the aerospace and gas industries. The site is solely focused on 2 factors: Quality & Safety.

As a Manufacturing Operator within the Pre-Finishing department your main responsibilities are:

  • High level of focus around EH&S.
  • Attention to detail and strong quality focus.
  • Inspecting, processing, and passing castings through the different operation.
  • Working flexibly withing a small team to ensure all process roles are covered.
  • Following Howmet Business System (HSB) principles to drive strong product efficiency. (Participating in problem solving and improvement activities).
  • To carry out any other reasonable duty as may be required.
  • Daily operation of the following equipment, Cut-off M/C’s, Grind M/C’s, UHP water blasters, Hand grinders, cutting tools, operation of hoists and grit blasting M/C’s.

This role can be physically challenging with items weighing between 10-15kg which are required to be safely moved or loaded throughout the shift.

The site boasts superb onsite facilities such as: Subsidised hot food canteen, multiple vending machines, break-out areas, temp to perm opportunities, free carpark, additional local food amenities, additional career progression opportunities.

Key skills; manufacturing, factory, foundry, assembly, production, fabrication, metal, ceramic, machine op, cell, steel, castings, casting, shot blast, powder coat

Successful candidates will complete a site interview, medical health assessment, drug & alcohol test and induction prior to starting their assignment. You will be a pro-active team worker, liaising and co-operating with all members of staff. Operate within the confines of company policy and procedure requirements, including integrity and confidentiality in respect of the business. Abide by health and safety legislation in respect of yourself and others.

gap personnel is operating as an employment business.

Job Type: Temp to perm
Contract length: 3 months

Salary: £13.40-£26.80 per hour

Benefits:

  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Exeter: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Press Brake Operator: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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