Job Description

Precision-Made Careers Start Here - Forge Ahead with Howmet!
Job Title: Manufacturing Operative - Finishing Department
Location: Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2
Employment Type: Full-Time | Night Shift, Permanent
Shift Pattern: 22:00pm - 06:00am Monday to Friday
Pay Rate: 16.19 per hour
Are You Detail-Driven with a Passion for Quality?
Join Howmet Aerospace, a global leader in precision-engineered solutions, where your craftsmanship helps power the future. We're looking for a Manufacturing Operator to join our Finishing Department - the final and critical stage before our products go to customers worldwide.
This is your chance to work hands-on with high-performance components, ensure flawless finishing, and be part of a tight-knit team that takes pride in every product.
What You'll Do:

• Polish, deburr, and clean precision components using hand tools and machines
• Inspect final products with a keen eye to ensure they meet exacting quality standards
• Check against customer specs and internal criteria for flawless delivery
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace in line with EH&S practices
• Work collaboratively in a flexible, multi-skilled team
• Prepare components for final dispatch, ensuring top-tier presentation

What We're Looking For:

• A strong eye for detail and pride in precision work
• Some experience with surface finishing or polishing tools is a plus - full training provided
• Ability to follow technical instructions and meet exact standards
• A proactive, hands-on approach to work and solving problems
• A team player who's reliable, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Interest in safety and continuous improvement

Why Join Howmet?

• Be part of a company where craftsmanship and quality are valued
• Get training and development in specialist finishing techniques
• Work in a safe, supportive, and team-oriented environment
• Contribute to ongoing innovation and process improvements
• Build a career in an industry where your precision makes a difference

Your next chapter in manufacturing excellence starts here. Apply today and help us shape the future - one polished part at a time.
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