JOB TITLE: MANUFACTURING OPERATOR – WAX DEPARTMENT

Location: Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2
Employment Type: [Full-Time / Shift-Based]
Shift Pattern: 1st shift pattern- 07:00am-14:45pm 2nd shift pattern – 06:00am-14:00pm /14:00pm -22:00pm
Pay Rate: £13.49- £15.18

OVERVIEW:

We’re looking for a Manufacturing Operator to join our Wax department at Howmet, where precision, careful handling, and quality control are essential. This is a hands-on role that involves working with delicate wax components and contributing to the early stages of high-performance casting processes.
Ideal candidates will have a keen eye for detail, steady hands, and a commitment to safety and teamwork in a manufacturing setting.

• Perform fine finishing and surface preparation of wax components with accuracy and care
• Handle fragile and detailed items gently to maintain integrity throughout the process
• Prepare, set, and load components for the next phase of production
• Work from technical drawings to ensure components meet exact customer specifications
• Carry out quality control checks, documenting any defects or inconsistencies
• Maintain a high level of attention to Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) protocols
• Collaborate within a small, synchronized team
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and optimized to support production goals and casting schedules
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required to support team and departmental success