Production Operative / Process Operator

AWD online; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

Life Assurance

Free onsite parking

Long-term stability

Career development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a Production Operative / Process Operator in Liverpool to support anodising and chemical conversion coating processes in an aerospace environment. You will follow detailed instructions, operate equipment, and ensure safety, quality and on-time completion of production tasks.

Ideal candidates will have the ability to learn new processes, work safely with chemicals, and contribute to continuous improvements while maintaining accurate records and a clean, well-organised

Qualifications

• Able to follow detailed work instructions and SOPs
• Commitment to quality and attention to detail
• Able to work safely with chemicals and COSHH/PPE rules
• Good manual handling and protection of components
• Team player with minimal supervision
• Willing to train in aerospace processes and customer specs
• Experience in production/manufacturing roles is beneficial
• Experience with anodising or chemical processing is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Set up and run anodising lines according to instructions
• Process components through anodising and conversion coating
• Identify and process components per job documentation and standards
• Handle components safely to prevent damage
• Monitor tank conditions and process parameters
• Carry out quality checks and report defects
• Maintain production records and housekeeping
• Support production targets and continuous improvement

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Quality consciousness

Safety awareness

Manual handling

Willingness to learn

Anodising equipment

Process control instrumentation

Tools

Anodising equipment

Process control instrumentation

Job description

Production Operative / Process Operator

SALARY: £13.55per Hour + Benefits

LOCATION: Liverpool, Merseyside, North West England(L3)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm

JOB OVERVIEW

This is a great opportunity to develop practical production skills within a specialist aerospace manufacturing environment where safety, accuracy and quality are essential.

Working as the Production Operative / Process Operator you will be trained to set up and operate anodising lines and associated chemical treatment processes in line with customer specifications, internal procedures and approved process instructions.

The Production Operative / Process Operator will help process aerospace components through anodising and chemical conversion coating processes, while following detailed work instructions, SOPs, health and safety procedures and quality standards.

As the Production Operative / Process Operator you will support production targets, complete quality checks, handle customer parts with care and help ensure all work is completed safely, accurately and on time.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Production Operative / Process Operator include:

• Set Up and Operate Processes: Set up and run anodising lines safely and efficiently in accordance with approved work instructions and process specifications
• Process Aerospace Components: Process parts through anodising and chemical conversion coating processes, including Boric-Sulphuric Acid, Sulphuric Acid, Chromic Acid, Alocrom and Alodine processes, once trained
• Follow Job Documentation: Correctly identify and process customer components against job documentation, customer requirements, SOPs and applicable aerospace standards
• Handle Components Safely: Load, rack and handle customer components carefully throughout the process to prevent damage or contamination
• Monitor Process Controls: Check tank conditions, temperatures, voltages, times and other process parameters during production
• Carry Out Quality Checks: Complete visual and required quality checks during and after processing, reporting defects, process issues or non-conformances promptly
• Complete Production Records: Maintain accurate production, quality and process documentation in a timely manner
• Follow Safety Procedures: Work safely with chemicals, follow COSHH requirements and use PPE and safety equipment correctly
• Support Production Targets: Help achieve the production plan, customer timescales, quality standards and productivity targets
• Maintain Housekeeping Standards: Keep work areas, equipment, shadow boards and production facilities clean, organised and well maintained
• Support Continuous Improvement: Contribute to training, teamwork, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement activities across the production area

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Able to understand and follow detailed work instructions, specifications and SOPs
• Good attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality
• Able to work safely with chemicals and follow COSHH and PPE requirements
• Good manual handling skills and an understanding of how to protect customer components from damage
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and with minimal supervision
• Willing to undertake training and develop knowledge of aerospace processes and customer requirements
• Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, factory, process line, warehouse, quality inspection or hands‑on operational role would be useful
• Previous experience in anodising, chemical processing, surface treatment or aerospace manufacturing would be advantageous, but is not essential
• Experience setting up or operating production processing lines would be advantageous
• Knowledge or experience of aerospace surface treatment processes would be desirable
• Previous experience of BSAA, Sulphuric Acid, Chromic Acid anodising or chemical conversion coating processes would be advantageous

BENEFITS

• Early finish every Friday
• Life Assurance
• Free onsite parking
• Stable long-term opportunity within a respected aerospace engineering business
• Career development opportunities within a wider group organisation
• Collaborative working environment where initiative and improvement ideas are encouraged

JOB REF: AWDO-P15050