Machine Operative / Production Operative

Questech Recruitment Ltd; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Questech Recruitment Ltd advertises a Machine Operative / Production Operative role in a busy manufacturing environment. The candidate will operate heavy machinery, perform detailed quality checks, and record production metrics in a 12-hour shift system with 3 on/3 off days and nights.

Ideal applicants will have 3+ years in production, be physically fit, and comfortable working in a fast-paced factory. Training for MHE is provided, and the job offers opportunities to advance within the

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to stand for long shifts.
• Minimum 3 years in a production/manufacturing operator role.
• Experience with large manufacturing machinery; plastics experience is a plus.
• Experience performing quality checks and recording results.
• Able to meet production targets and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to work 12-hour shifts, including days and nights on rotation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and oversee heavy manufacturing machinery.
• Perform quality checks using pi-tapes, micrometers, vernier gauges, and plug gauges.
• Record scrap, output, product weight and OEE against targets.
• Report production or machine issues to ensure continuous production.
• Operate MHE; training will be provided; prior experience is a plus.
• Quality check products and adjust production to reduce defects.
• Train new starters when fully trained and competent.
• Carry out any other duties to support production.

Skills

Physically fit

3+ years experience

Manual handling

Quality checks

Meeting production targets

12-hour shift capacity

Tools

Pi tapes

Micrometers

Vernier gauges

Plug gauges

Tape measures

Job description

Our client is a well-established and successful manufacturer. They are looking for an experienced Machine Operative / Production Operative to join their busy manufacturing team.

Requirements:

• You consider yourself to be physically fit, as standing for 12 hours is a requirement of the job.
• Solid experience of working as a Production Operator / Manufacturing Operative in a continuous manufacturing environment (at least 3 years).
• Experience of working with large manufacturing machinery is ideal (any experience in plastic manufacturing would be ideal, but not essential, e.g. Injection Moulding / Plastic Extrusion).
• Experience of general quality checking finished products, with an eye for detail.
• Experience of working to production targets, and doing all necessary to ensure these are met.
• Happy to work 12 hours shifts, days and nights on rotation.

Salary: To be discussed following application

Hours of work: 3 on 3 off, Days and Nights on rotation, 12 hour shifts (7am-7pm / 7pm-7am)

Responsibilities:

• Operating and overseeing heavy manufacturing machinery.
• Carrying out and record quality checks using tools like pi-tapes, micrometers, tape measures, vernier gauges, plug-gauges.
• Work to production targets and record scrap, output, product weight and OEE.
• Reporting any production/machine issues to management to ensure continuous production.
• Operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE), training will be given, any experience is an advantage.
• Quality checking products, looking for defects and adjusting production accordingly.
• Train new starters once you are fully trained and competent yourself.
• Any other duties requested by management to assist with continuous production.

This job would suit someone with experience of working a hands-on role in a manufacturing, factory, production environment. Previous job titles may include; Production Line Operative / Manufacturing Operator / Machine Operator / Machine Operative / Machinist / Factory Worker / Assembler / Assembly Operative / Fabrication Operative / Fabricator / Process Operator / Mechanical Fitter / Engineer / Setter / Laminator / Saw Operative / Press Brake Machine Operator / Bandsaw Operative / CNC Operator / Injection Moulding Operative / Extrusion Machine Operative / Extrusion Technician / etc