Manufacturing Operative - Finishing Department

Precision-Made Careers Start Here – Forge Ahead with Howmet!

Job Title: Manufacturing Operative – Finishing Department

Location: Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2

Employment Type: Full-Time | Monday to Friday

Shift Pattern: 2 shift rotation 06:00am-14:00pm / 14:00pm-22:00pm

Pay Rate: £15.93 per hour

Are You Detail-Driven with a Passion for Quality?

Join Howmet Aerospace, a global leader in precision-engineered solutions, where your craftsmanship helps power the future. We’re looking for a Manufacturing Operator to join our Finishing Department – the final and critical stage before our products go to customers worldwide.

This is your chance to work hands-on with high-performance components, ensure flawless finishing, and be part of a tight-knit team that takes pride in every product.

What You’ll Do:

• Polish, deburr, and clean precision components using hand tools and machines


• Inspect final products with a keen eye to ensure they meet exacting quality standards


• Check against customer specs and internal criteria for flawless delivery


• Maintain a clean, safe workspace in line with EH&S practices


• Work collaboratively in a flexible, multi-skilled team


• Prepare components for final dispatch, ensuring top-tier presentation

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong eye for detail and pride in precision work


• Some experience with surface finishing or polishing tools is a plus – full training provided


• Ability to follow technical instructions and meet exact standards


• A proactive, hands-on approach to work and solving problems


• A team player who’s reliable, adaptable, and eager to learn


• Interest in safety and continuous improvement

Why Join Howmet?

• Be part of a company where craftsmanship and quality are valued


• Get training and development in specialist finishing techniques


• Work in a safe, supportive, and team-oriented environment


• Contribute to ongoing innovation and process improvements


• Build a career in an industry where your precision makes a difference

Your next chapter in manufacturing excellence starts here. Apply today and help us shape the future – one polished part at a time.

Please note that this role may be subject to export control restrictions, including under ITAR. Any offer of employment will be conditional on the successful candidate meeting the applicable legal requirements for access to controlled information or technology.

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