Pre-Finishing Manufacturing Operative
- Exeter
- £15.51 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2
Employment Type: Full-Time | Shift-Based
Shifts: 06:00 – 14:00 / 14:00 – 22:00 / 22:00 – 06:00 (on rotation)Pay Rate: £15.51 per hourLaunch Your Career in a High-Performance IndustryJoin Howmet’s Pre-Finishing Department and play a key role in crafting precision components for the aerospace and gas sectors. As a Manufacturing Operator, you'll be hands-on in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment where Safety and Excellence are non-negotiable.You'll work with cutting-edge tools and machinery, ensuring each casting meets our world-class standards. If you take pride in teamwork, precision, and reliability—this is the role for you.️ What You'll Be Doing
- Champion Environmental, Health & Safety best practices in every task
- Carefully inspect and process castings to exact specifications
- Operate advanced machinery and equipment, including:
- Cut-off & grinding machines
- Ultra-high-pressure (UHP) water blasters
- Grit blasting systems
- Hand tools & hoists
- Rotate across processing stations within a skilled, close-knit team
- Support continuous improvement through Howmet
- Safely handle components (10–15 kg) using best lifting practices
- Take on additional tasks to support team and production goals
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety
- Team-first attitude and adaptability
- Physically fit with excellent manual handling ability
- Eagerness to learn and contribute to manufacturing
- Experience in manufacturing, machining, or metalwork
- Knowledge of finishing techniques (grinding, cutting, shot blasting)
- Comfortable using hand tools and operating equipment
- Technical/engineering background
- Be part of a global leader in engineered products
- Work in a dynamic, safety-focused environment
- Gain experience with industry-leading technology
- Join a company that invests in your growth and values your input