Night Shift Press Operator for Aerospace Parts

Gap Technical Ltd; Sutton-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Technical Ltd is representing a manufacturing partner near Welwyn Garden City seeking a Press Operator for a night shift (10 PM–6 AM). The role is temporary-to-permanent with competitive pay plus overtime.

You will set up, operate, and monitor mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic presses to manufacture aerospace components, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Key duties include interpreting drawings, maintaining production logs, and collaborating with quality to resolve defects.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and job orders.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with precision and quality focus.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to SOPs.
• Experience with or willingness to learn CNC or hydraulic press machinery.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor presses for manufacturing aerospace parts.
• Interpret drawings and specifications to determine press requirements.
• Inspect materials and finished components for quality and dimensional accuracy.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading technical drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork / communication

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

CNC or hydraulic presses (advantage)

Metal forming knowledge

Job description

Gap Technical Ltd is representing a manufacturing partner near Welwyn Garden City seeking a Press Operator for a night shift (10 PM–6 AM). The role is temporary-to-permanent with competitive pay plus overtime.

You will set up, operate, and monitor mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic presses to manufacture aerospace components, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Key duties include interpreting drawings, maintaining production logs, and collaborating with quality to resolve defects.