Manufacturing Production Operator

Gap Technical Ltd; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing business is looking for a Manufacturing / Production Operator to carry out chemical milling operations at their facility near Welwyn Garden City in the UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for etching metal parts used in aircraft manufacturing, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations, and maintaining a clean work environment. Ideal applicants should have experience in similar roles and be detail-oriented to uphold quality standards. Competitive salary with overtime available.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing processes and operation of immersion equipment.
• Familiarity with precision measuring instruments like micrometres and scales.
• Ability to conduct work in accordance with safety regulations and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Etches metal parts used in manufacturing aircraft according to specifications.
• Applies maskant and operates etching solutions as per process requirements.
• Maintains a clean work environment and ensures adherence to safety practices.

Job description

Manufacturing / Production Operator

Multiple Roles on a range of shifts; 6-2/2-10/10pm-6am

Competitive + OT

Welwyn Garden City

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

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 micrometres, scales, and other precision measuring instruments.

Immerses 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 health & 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.

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency.

gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.

Closing Date: 22/12/2025

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