Senior Metal Worker Operator

Senior Metal Worker / Operator

Competitive + benefits

Welwyn Garden City

Either 6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm Monday - Friday

gap technical are proud to be representing this manufacturing business in their search for a Senior Trimmer to work at their facility based near Welwyn Garden City

Performance Objectives

• Plan and organise work within the trimming area to meet customer demand and maximise throughput.
• Set up and operate trimming and polishing equipment to achieve the specified surface finish and dimensional requirements.
• Ensure all inspection activities are carried out in accordance with inspection plans and that all required documentation is accurately completed.
• Identify and report quality issues, including those attributed to other functions, ensuring relevant non-conformance documentation is raised and communicated appropriately.
• Ensure all work is carried out in full compliance with company procedures, engineering requirements, and Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) standards.
• Liaise closely with colleagues, Area Leader, Supervisors and cross functional teams (e.g. Quality, Engineering, Planning) to support efficient production and issue resolution.
• Support continuous improvement activities within the trimming area, including improvements to quality, efficiency, standardisation and housekeeping (5S).
• Comply with all company Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements.
• Read and understand all manufacturing instructions prior to commencing an operation, this includes Machine and Tooling Set Up Packs as required, Engineering Drawings, Data Cards, Inspection Plans etc.
• Use of all measuring equipment as defined within Inspection Plans to check conformance to requirements.
• Carry out in process inspection in accordance with relevant inspection plans to ensure that components are conforming prior to passing on to subsequent operations.
• Ensure that components identified as non-conforming during in process inspection are identified and communicated in accordance with the Non-Conformance Procedure.
• Complete all work booking requirements within the MRP system to ensure accurate WIP records.
• Follow work handling and storage instructions to prevent damage to components.
• Carry out and record all TPM activities in accordance with the specified schedule for the equipment being operated.
• Ensure that work areas are tidy, cleaned and maintained in accordance with 5S requirements.
• Engage and contribute to Continuous Improvement activities to maximise efficiency.
• Comply with all company procedures and policies.

Person Specification

• Extensive experience in sheet metal, metal trimming and polishing operations, ideally within an aerospace, precision engineering or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of surface finish requirements, drawing interpretation and engineering tolerances.
• Competent in the use of hand held and fixed trimming and polishing equipment.
• Proven ability to set up equipment accurately and consistently to achieve repeatable, high quality outputs.
• Sound knowledge of inspection techniques and use of measuring equipment.
• Good level of IT literacy for completion of production, quality and training records.
• High attention to detail, with a disciplined and safety focused approach to work.
• Flexible and adaptable, with willingness to support other areas when required

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Closing Date: 23/05/2026

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