Production Operative - Masker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Abrasive Technology is a world-leading innovator in the development and manufacture of super abrasive grinding wheels and tools, with locations around the globe.
Our products shape the world around us every day – providing grinding, cutting, drilling and polishing solutions for a wide variety of industrial materials.
Our business is currently undergoing a period of growth and to support these exciting growth plans we are looking for Maskers to join our busy team based in Colwyn Bay.
The Role
As a Masker you will support in the application of super abrasive coatings for the Aerospace Industry. You will be working as part of a small team requiring you to perform your own tasks as well as supporting the other members of the team in delivering theirs.
Required experience and abilities:
We are looking for individuals who can thrive working for a company where the employee culture is one that thrives on innovation, embraces teamwork and possesses a strong will to succeed.
- Ability to work accurately and methodically and able to follow a fixed process whilst understanding the controls around a safety critical part manufacturing methodology.
- Ability to prioritise workload using an in-house system.
- Application of masking tape and/or paint to intricate parts by hand
- De-Masking of completed parts.
- Preparation for final inspection
- Maintaining a clean and tidy work area
- Excellent manual dexterity with attention to detail for long periods.
- Familiarity within Aerospace industry or Automotive would be advantageous with some knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001
- Health & Safety awareness
- Good computer skills
Salary and Benefits
Base Salary: £23,000 plus 6% shift premium
Hours of Work
Monday to Thursday 6:00 -14:00, Friday 6:00 - 13:30
Training hours: Monday to Thursday 07:45 to 16:15 and Friday 07:45 to 12:45 (approx. 3 months)
Benefits include:
25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays
Competitive Pension Scheme
Onsite Parking
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Total Salary including shift premium: £24,380.00 per year.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Quarterly bonus
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Operative - Masker roles across Abrasive Technology's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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