Machine Operator

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Mergon Blackburn are currently recruiting for Machine Operators to operate blow and injection moulding machines, inspecting quality and recording data on production lines in Blackburn. The role involves rotating 12-hour shifts with days and nights and standing for long periods.

You would join a team focused on safe working practices, data accuracy and adherence to health and safety rules in a plastics manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a machine in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Familiar with handheld PPE and good working knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Able to work 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights where you will be working stood for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate blow and injection moulding machines making plastic products.
• Do quality inspections of the products coming off the machine.
• Record accurate data of products, rejects, weights etc.
• Keep your work area safe and tidy, adhering to all health and safety regulations.

Job description

Who we are: At Mergon, we mould ideas for a sustainable future. We work with leading brands like Tesla, BMW, Xerox and Abbott to design, manufacture and deliver sustainable products for the vehicles and equipment of the future.

We care deeply about our colleagues, customers and our community and we have a curiosity that constantly pushes us to innovate and improve. We are competent, capable and we invest in our people and in our processes to ensure we continue to grow and do our best work every day.

The Role: Mergon Blackburn are currently hiring Machine Operators.

Hours of Work: Panama shifts; 2 weeks days/2 weeks nights working shift pattern, 6am – 6pm or 6pm – 6am (5 days one week/2 days second week)

The Role/Key Responsibilities:

• Operate blow and injection moulding machines making plastic products
• Do quality inspections of the products coming off the machine
• Record accurate data of products, rejects, weights etc
• Keep your work area safe and tidy, adhering to all health and safety regulations

To be successful in this role, you will likely have:

• Previous experience operating a machine in a manufacturing/production environment
• Familiar with handheld PPE and good working knowledge of health and safety practices
• Able to work 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights where you will be working stood for long periods of time