Multi Skilled Special Process Operator

Marshall Aerospace; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Pension contributions matched up to 9%

Job summary

Marshall Aerospace in Cambridge is seeking a Multi-Skilled Special Process Operator to join our aerospace manufacturing team. You will be progressively trained across specialist processes and work on aerospace components to demanding customer and regulatory standards.

You’ll develop skills in chemical conversion coating, anodising, passivation, selective plating, aerospace painting and heat treatment of aluminium alloys, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality and traceability.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production or chemical processing environments.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and written instructions.
• Safety-conscious with a focus on quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in processes including chemical conversion coating, anodising, passivation, plating, painting and heat treatment.
• Operate and monitor process tanks, ovens and associated equipment.
• Prepare, mask and clean components; ensure traceability and complete production records.
• Support safe handling of chemicals and materials; identify abnormalities and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Team player

Willingness to learn

Ability to follow procedures

Job description

Why join Marshall in this role?

We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Special Process Operator to join our aerospace manufacturing team in Cambridge.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced manufacturing, production or workshop operator who wants to develop specialist skills in aerospace manufacturing. Specialist training will be provided.

You will be progressively trained and assessed across a range of specialist processes, working on aerospace components to demanding customer, quality and regulatory standards.

What You'll Do

Following training and authorisation, you'll develop skills in processes including:

• Chemical conversion coating
• Anodising
• Steel and stainless-steel passivation
• Selective plating
• Aerospace painting
• Heat treatment of aluminium alloys
• Component preparation, masking and cleaning
• Inspection and verification
• Operation and monitoring of process tanks, ovens and associated equipment
• Completion of production and traceability records
• Safe handling of chemicals and process materials
• Process monitoring and identification of abnormalities
• Equipment care, housekeeping and continuous improvement

You’ll work across different activities within the Special Process facility, developing into a genuinely multi-skilled operator.

What We’re Looking For

• Has experience in a manufacturing, production or chemical processing environment
• Takes pride in producing quality work
• Has good attention to detail
• Can follow detailed procedures and written instructions
• Is reliable, conscientious and safety‑conscious
• Is willing to learn new technical skills
• Works well as part of a team
• Is prepared to ask questions when unsure and report problems promptly
• Is flexible and willing to work across different processes

Experience in aerospace or Special Processes is an advantage, but not essential.

Experience of any of the following would be useful:

• Aerospace
• Chemical Processing
• Surface Treatment
• Anodising
• Plating
• Painting
• Heat Treatment
• Engineering Manufacturing
• AS9100
• Nadcap

However, if you have the right attitude and a solid manufacturing background, we’ll provide the specialist training you need.

Are you eligible for a guaranteed interview? If you identify as disabled under the Disability Confident Scheme, a care leaver, have experience in care, or are a member/veteran of the armed forces, you may qualify.

A Resourcing team member will respond to you as soon as possible.

Competitive salary and remuneration package including, 27 days holiday, pension contributions matched up to 9%

IND-AERO

Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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