General Operative

Orion Electrotech; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company in Wolverhampton is seeking a General Operator to join their high-performing team. This role involves operating precision corrugation machinery and ensuring top-quality output. Candidates should have strong numeracy, literacy, and attention to detail, along with experience in a manufacturing environment. Flexibility for shift rotations is required. This position offers a chance to support the aerospace industry with precision-engineered components.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Flexibility and reliability are necessary for shift rotations.
• A calm, focused approach under pressure is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate precision corrugation machinery.
• Ensure top-quality output using measuring tools.
• Support TPM and EH&S initiatives.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Height gauges

Corrugation machinery

Rollers

Guillotines

Job description

Job Title: General Operator

We’re looking for a General Operator to join a high-performing aerospace manufacturing team. If you’re hands‑on, detail-focused, and ready to make a real impact, this is your chance to be part of something that flies—literally.

What You’ll Do

As a General Operator you’ll:

• Operate precision corrugation machinery
• Work with rollers and guillotines
• Use micrometers, verniers, and height gauges to ensure top-quality output
• Support TPM and EH&S initiatives
• Rotate across AM/PM Shifts as needed

What You’ll Bring

• Strong numeracy, literacy, and attention to detail
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Flexibility, reliability, and a drive for continuous improvement
• A calm, focused approach under pressure
• Great teamwork and communication skills

Why This Role?

As a General Operator you’ll be part of a team that supports the aerospace industry with precision‑engineered components. Your work will help keep aircraft safe, efficient, and ready for takeoff.

Please apply with your CV if you are interested in the role.

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.

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