At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure quality control of parts and perform inspections using various tools.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturing business in Welwyn Garden City.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Engage in continuous improvement activities and enjoy a tidy, safe work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and contribute to innovative manufacturing processes.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of health and safety, inspection procedures, and good interpersonal skills.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 45000 £ per year.
Competitive + OT Temp to perm position in Welwyn Garden City. Days Only Mon-Fri whilst training, then 6am-2pm Monday - Friday.
Performance Objectives:
- Responsible for ensuring strict quality and control of parts presented to the lab for testing.
- Work planning responsibilities in conjunction with Line Manager and site monthly plan.
- The role utilises the Pillar Drill, Fly Press, Cressex Press, and small hand tools.
- Maintaining correct legible records is a must.
- Experience in using measuring equipment, department technology, and software.
- Some basic self-inspection required.
- Ability to use tools safely and accurately and work in a safe manner with respect to others around you.
- Responsible for ensuring work carried out in accordance with company procedures and maintenance of good working practices, including housekeeping and maintenance.
- Comply with all company Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements.
- Read and understand the requirements on the Job Card for the operation to be carried out.
- Ensure that all documentation required to carry out the operation in accordance with the Job Card is available at the point of use and at the correct revision.
- Read and understand all manufacturing instructions prior to commencing an operation, including Machine and Tooling Set Up Packs, 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.
- Support Root Cause Analysis activities when non-conformance occurs to prevent reoccurrence.
- 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:
- Proven knowledge of Health & Safety requirements relating to polishing and spraying machines.
- Proven knowledge of Inspection procedures & standards.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with both immediate team members and other production teams.
- IT proficiency with the ability to input and retrieve data.
Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website. If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency. gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.
Closing Date: 23/07/2026
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Test Piece Operator employer: Gap Technical Ltd
Join a leading manufacturing business in Welwyn Garden City, where we prioritise quality and safety in our operations. As a Test Piece Operator, you'll benefit from a supportive work culture that values continuous improvement and employee development, alongside competitive pay and overtime opportunities. With a focus on health and safety, and a commitment to maintaining excellent working relationships, this role offers a rewarding environment for those looking to grow their skills and contribute to a dynamic team.
