Automated Machine Operator

Thorn Baker Recruitment; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment is seeking an experienced Machine Operator in the Chesterfield area to operate and monitor automated production and assembly machinery. The role involves setting up machines, performing changeovers, and maintaining quality standards on a 4 on 4 off continental shift pattern.

Applicants should have at least 2 years of automated machine operating experience and 2 years in manufacturing or production, with fault-finding and basic maintenance skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years automated machine operating experience
• 2+ years manufacturing/production experience
• Experience with machine setups, changeovers and fault-finding
• Good understanding of quality control and health & safety

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated production and assembly machinery
• Set up machines, perform changeovers and adjustments
• Monitor production output and maintain quality standards
• Carry out basic mechanical fault finding and first-line maintenance
• Identify product defects and report issues
• Complete production paperwork and keep a clean, safe workspace
• Working on 4 on 4 off continental shift pattern

Skills

Machine operation

Changeovers

Quality control

Health & safety

Flexibility

Driving licence

Job description

£13.89 per hour | 4 On 4 Off | Days & Nights

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced

Machine Operator to join a busy, modern manufacturing business based in the Chesterfield area.

The Role:

• Operating and monitoring automated production and assembly machinery
• Setting up machines and carrying out changeovers and adjustments
• Monitoring production output and maintaining quality standards
• Carrying out basic mechanical fault finding and first-line maintenance
• Identifying product defects and reporting issues
• Completing production paperwork and maintaining a clean, safe working area
• 4 on 4 off continental shift pattern
• 4 days off

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 2 years' automated machine operating experience
• Minimum 2 years' manufacturing or production experience
• Experience with machine setups, changeovers and fault finding
• Good understanding of quality control and health & safety
• Reliable, flexible and hardworking
• Full UK driving licence and own transport essential