Heat-Treatment Operative

Morson Edge; Coven Heath; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer based in Coven Heath is seeking a Heat-Treatment Operative to perform various thermal treatment processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in heat treat processes and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include operating to Nadcap quality procedures, interpreting technical drawings, and conducting operational checks. This position offers a standard pay of £19.70/hr and is on a rolling contract basis.

Responsibilities

• Operate to quality procedures as dictated by Nadcap requirements.
• Complete PIR sheets and all relevant process documentation accurately.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and process specifications.
• Carry out masking and heat treatment operations using multiple heat treat processes.
• Perform all heat treat processes within the manufacturing route.
• Assess data on recorders to confirm conformance to drawing and specification requirements.
• Conduct daily TPM checks to ensure furnaces are fit for purpose.

Skills

Knowledge of manufacturing-related quality procedures

Experience across a range of heat treat processes

Strong communication skills

Ability to identify and resolve process issues

Confident reading and understanding technical drawings

Flexible and team-orientated approach

Support continuous improvement and Nadcap compliance

Calm under pressure

Self-motivated

Job description

Heat‑Treatment Operative

Wolverhampton
Standard - £19.70/hr PAYE; Double Days - £22.50/hr PAYE
6 Months (Rolling)
37 per week
Inside IR35

Overview

We have an excellent opportunity for a Heat Treat Operator to join a leading aerospace manufacturer, carrying out a variety of thermal treatment processes to ensure components meet drawing and specification requirements in line with Nadcap standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate to quality procedures as dictated by Nadcap requirements.
• Complete PIR sheets and all relevant process documentation accurately.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and process specifications.
• Carry out masking and heat treatment operations using multiple heat treat processes, e.g. carburising, vacuum, salt bath hardening and tempering.
• Perform all heat treat processes within the manufacturing route (training provided if required).
• Assess data on recorders to confirm conformance to drawing and specification requirements.
• Conduct daily TPM checks to ensure furnaces are fit for purpose.

Required Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of manufacturing-related quality procedures.
• Experience across a range of heat treat processes.
• Strong communication skills within a production environment.
• Ability to identify and resolve process issues efficiently.
• Confident reading and understanding technical drawings.
• Flexible and team‑orientated approach.
• Keen to support continuous improvement and Nadcap compliance.
• Calm under pressure and responsive to change.
• Self‑motivated and able to work on own initiative.

Please note: applicants must be available to work all shift patterns, as production requirements may change and alternative shifts could be introduced at short notice.

Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.