Pre-Finishing Manufacturing Operative

Gap Personnel

  • Exeter
  • £51.00 per hour
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
  • Apply easily
🔧 Precision-Made Careers Start Here – Forge Ahead with Howmet!Position: Manufacturing Operator – Pre-Finishing Department
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 hour🚀 Launch 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
✅ What You BringMust-Haves:
  • 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
Bonus Skills (Nice to Have):
  • Experience in manufacturing, machining, or metalwork
  • Knowledge of finishing techniques (grinding, cutting, shot blasting)
  • Comfortable using hand tools and operating equipment
  • Technical/engineering background
🌟 Why Join Howmet?
  • 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
💼 Ready to Take Off with Us?At Howmet, we don’t just make metal parts — we shape careers. Bring your hands-on skills, precision mindset, and team spirit to a company that’s building the future.

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