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Production Operative

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Leicestershire

The Role:

  • Perform grinding, deburring, polishing, and edge-finishing of precision components using hand tools, rotary tools, fixed machinery, bench grinders and polishers.
  • Remove sharp edges, burrs, and excess material while maintaining dimensional accuracy and surface integrity.
  • Interpret and follow engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards.
  • Inspect finished parts visually and with measuring equipment (e.g., micrometers, callipers, gauges) to verify tolerances and finishes.
  • Handle small parts carefully to prevent damage, contamination, or quality defects.
  • Ensure adherence to aerospace and company-specific quality requirements, including AS9100/ISO standards.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment in line with health & safety regulations.
  • Report any non-conformance or defects promptly to the supervisor or quality team.
  • Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and support lean manufacturing practices.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in grinding, deburring, or finishing
  • Good manual dexterity and attention to detail when handling delicate parts.
  • Experience in assembly and fabrication preferred
  • Machining experience also helpful.
  • Quality and visual inspection
  • Experience in using hand tools and power tools.
  • An excellent eye for detail to meet Quality performance expectations.
  • Able to work in an organised and methodical manner.
  • Able to adhere to job instruction sheets and route cards.
  • Capable of working as part of a team but also independently.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Aerospace industry experience would be an advantage.
  • Commitment to quality and Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.
  • Upon successful interview, Preci-Spark’s application process requires a basic criminal-record check to be completed.

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