Metal Production Operative in Halstead, Essex

Metal Production Operative - Metal Prep, Punching & Assembly

• Location: Halstead, Essex
• Pay: £14.50-£15.00 per hour (depending on experience)
• Hours: 39 hours per week
• Mon-Thu: 08:00-16:30
• Fri: 08:00-15:30
• 30-minute lunch break
• Contract: 3-month temp-to-perm (opportunity to go permanent)
• Overtime: usually available, paid at time and a half
• Essential: some experience in a metal assembly/finishing environment
• Training: provided on site-specific machinery and processes

Position Summary (reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor)

You'll support material preparation, punching, filter panel production and final assembly-producing high-quality aluminium and stainless-steel components while working safely, accurately and at a consistent pace.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate engineering machines and hand tools (saws, punches, press tools, drills and bespoke equipment) safely and efficiently
• Verify machine/tooling settings and complete in-process checks to maintain tolerances and quality
• Deburr and inspect parts to drawing/specification requirements
• Work from drawings/sketches, manuals/specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances and operation sequence
• Maintain a clean, organised work area and follow all safety procedures
• Identify out-of-tolerance issues/malfunctions, make adjustments within capability and report faults to the Supervisor
• Communicate production, quality and safety matters with supervisors and other departments
• Carry out other duties as required by supervision

Requirements

• Some experience working within a metal assembly/finishing environment (essential)
• Manufacturing/engineering, assembly or machine operating experience (essential)
• Good attention to detail and a quality-focused approach
• Able to follow drawings/specifications (or willing to learn)
• Reliable, safety-conscious and a good team player

HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer.