Hot Forge Operator - Fasteners Specialist (Leicester)

Howmet Aerospace; Leicester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 10%

Life assurance 6x salary

Annual bonus

Health cash plan

Employee assistance 24/7

Uniform provided

Occupational health

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Leicester site is seeking a manufacturing operator with hot forging experience to set and operate machines for fasteners to tight tolerances. You will support slitting and shot blasting, and train across all machines for full flexibility.

The role offers an hourly rate with progression from £16.89 to £17.63 from 1 January 2027, plus pension contributions, life assurance, annual bonus, health plan, and more.

Qualifications

• Previous hot forging experience preferred.
• Experience on hot press, slitter, and shot blasting required.
• Power press training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate machines to produce fasteners to tight tolerances.
• Support in production areas including slitting and shot blasting.
• Train on all machines to ensure 100% flexibility in the workplace.
• Use gauges and measuring equipment to verify specifications.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper records.

Skills

Hot forging experience

Attention to detail

Tools

Hot press

Slitter

Shot blasting

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Leicester site is seeking a manufacturing operator with hot forging experience to set and operate machines for fasteners to tight tolerances. You will support slitting and shot blasting, and train across all machines for full flexibility.

The role offers an hourly rate with progression from £16.89 to £17.63 from 1 January 2027, plus pension contributions, life assurance, annual bonus, health plan, and more.