Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision OBJECTIVES & MISSIONS : To work as part of the Components Team, working to detailed Heat Treatment specifications. The Heat Treatment Operative is responsible for carrying out Heat Treatment processes on aerospace components to achieve the required mechanical properties, hardness, and metallurgical characteristics. The role involves operating furnaces, monitoring temperatures, applying appropriate heat treatment cycles, and ensuring compliance with aerospace industry standards and specifications. Day-to-day activities will involve operating numerous industrial ovens/furnaces to heat treat sheet metal components through processes such as solution treating, stress relieving, annealing, and precipitation. MAIN ACTIVITIES: SAFETY *Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures, including PPE requirements and safe handling of high-temperature equipment. *Ensure proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials used in heat treatment processes. *Participate in risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workplace safety. Suggested Measures *Customer / client feedback *Safety audits QUALITY *Conduct hardness testing, microstructure analysis, and other metallurgical inspections to verify heat treatment results. *Maintain accurate records of heat treatment processes, including batch numbers, cycle parameters, and inspection results. *Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards such as AMS2750 (Pyrometry) and Nadcap requirements. *Identify and report any deviations from specifications and assist in implementing corrective actions. *Provide excellent quality products and superior service to your stakeholders. *Complete an annual theory and practical internal competency exam for qualification stamp. *Complete weekly TMP check sheets for machines. Suggested Measures *Internal / external audit *TMP Measurements *Close out of any A&B actions COST *Identify areas and propose solutions, wherever possible, to reduce costs and maximise profit. *Highlight potential problems early. *Understand your impact on consumable spends. Suggested Measures *Measurable efficiencies and costs savings SKILLS & REQUIRED QUALITIES : Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications Essential *Knowledge of solution treat process and conductivity / hardness checks *Computer literacy At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.