Pre-Finishing Department - Manufacturing Operator
About the company
Precision-Made Careers Start Here – Forge Ahead with Howmet!
Your tasks
Launch Your Career in a High-Performance Industry Join 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.
- 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
Requirements
Must-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
What we offer
Pay Rate: £16.28 per hour
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
Other
Position: Manufacturing Operator – Pre-Finishing Department
Location: Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2
Employment Type: Full-Time | Shift-Based
Shifts: 06:00am – 14:00pm / 14:00pm – 22:00pm / 22:00pm – 06:00am (on rotation)
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.
Please note that this role may be subject to export control restrictions, including under ITAR. Any offer of employment will be conditional on the successful candidate meeting the applicable legal requirements for access to controlled information or technology.