Manufacturing Operator in Kidlington

Company Overview

Alloyed is a young venture-funded company built with world-class metallurgists, mechanical engineers, technicians, and software developers. Operating from our HQ in the UK but also globally, we are building the future of advanced metal components. Our innovative approach integrates proprietary software that combines advanced machine learning and physical modelling with extensive experimental facilities, enabling us to 3D print metal components more efficiently and effectively than anyone else. Our facilities in Yarnton and Abingdon, near Oxford, are dedicated to establishing the world’s fastest, smartest, and best-equipped environment for the rapid development of additively manufactured parts and the creation of novel metal alloys for enhanced performance. We serve a variety of sectors including electronics, aerospace, and industrial by leveraging our cutting‑edge technology to build businesses across diverse markets, each with unique requirements, timelines, customers, and cultures.

Role Overview

Alloyed’s facility in Abingdon runs many project types, from early‑stage R&D in which processes are developed from scratch, to production runs of 1,000s of parts manufactured to a high spec under rigorous quality control. As a Manufacturing Operator, you will be involved in every project type, and you will be trained in many stages of the production process. You will be based at our Abingdon facility. Training will be provided where required. Normal working hours are 1.30pm - 10.00pm. This role will initially be hired as a temporary position with a view to possible further long‑term opportunities in the future.

Responsibilities

• Operation of the wire‑EDM (electrical discharge machining) machines, bandsaw, and other cutting machines
• Surface treatment processes, including tumbling, blasting, laser engraving, and hand‑polishing
• Manual finishing using hand tools
• Maintenance and cleaning of equipment and work areas
• Calibration and monitoring of sensitive machinery

Potential or Future Activities

• Operation of metrology equipment including blue light scanning and surface roughness measurement
• Machining and mechanical testing of test coupons
• Running the additive manufacturing machines which produce metal parts and the associated machine set‑up and de‑build steps
• Operating ovens to heat‑treat parts

This role requires manual handling activities which include moving items weighing up to 20kg.

Essential skills

• Excellent attention to detail, able to maintain focus for extended periods and with tight deadlines
• Strong desire to learn new production techniques to a high standard
• Proactive; able to identify and suggest improvements to processes
• Strong interest in engineering R&D, process development, and continuous improvement
• Confidence in interacting with many teams, including project engineers, process development engineers, Quality and H&S teams, and other operations teams
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Previous experience in additive manufacture or in metal parts production (desirable)
• Proficiency in operating machinery (desirable)
• Familiarity with safety regulations and best practices in a manufacturing setting (desirable)
• Ability and willingness to move heavy items