Machine / Metal Operator

gap technical; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

gap technical is seeking a Machine / Metal Operator for their Welwyn area facility near Hatfield. The role offers day and late shifts (6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm) Monday through Friday with competitive pay and overtime opportunities.

The operator will etch metal parts, read blueprints, and maintain strict quality and safety standards in a manufacturing setting. Candidates should have experience with immersion equipment, templates, and precision measuring tools, and be capable of handling multiple

Qualifications

• Experience reading work orders, blueprints and process specifications.
• Familiarity with micrometers, calipers and other precision measuring tools.
• Understanding of quality control and safety regulations in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Etch specified portions of metal parts using immersion equipment and templates.
• Read work orders, blueprints and process specs to locate etch areas and sequence operations.
• Clean surfaces to ensure maskant adhesion and apply maskant as required.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Precision measuring

Quality control

Health & safety compliance

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Immersion equipment

Templates

Hoist

Job description

Welwyn Garden City gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for Machine Operative to work at their facility based near Hatfield / Welwyn Garden City

Machine / Metal Operator

6am-2pm OR 2pm-10pm ( Monday - Friday)

Competitive + OT

Job Specification

• Etches specified portions of metal parts materials used in manufacturing aircraft, using immersion equipment, templates, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Reads work order, blueprints and process specifications to define location of etch, finished dimensions and method sequence of operations
• Cleans surface of parts materials to make sure uniform adhesion of maskant
• Applies maskant to surfaces to be etched, scribes etch lines, using template, and removes maskant from etch areas
• Immerses parts materials in etching solution for specified time, manually or using hoist
• Removes objects from etch solution, rinses objects with water, and removes remaining maskant
• Measures etched parts materials for conformance to specifications, using micrometers, scales, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Immerse parts and materials in successive baths rinses to perform surface processing in addition to etching, pickling, chromodizing, passivating, degreasing, and stripping, and be designated Process Operator .
• Drill and trim parts where required.
• Reporting problems or variations against spec
• Work to strict quality and heal & safety regulations
• Ensure that work is conducted in a safe environment according to safe practices
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Cross train and work in other areas as and when required
• Candidates have to wear a face fit mask for H&S requirements.

Closing Date:30/9/2026

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