Machine Operator

Fortis Recruitment Solutions; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm based in Reading is seeking a Machine Operator for a permanent double day shift role. Candidates should have experience in operating engineering machinery and quality checking parts. A competitive hourly rate of £13.44 is offered. Immediate start available for candidates ready to begin work soon.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machines within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• General engineering knowledge and experience of machine operating and/or setting.
• Experience in quality checking of parts using micrometers/vernier calipers.

Responsibilities

• Operate engineering machinery to produce metal parts/products.
• Ensure quality of parts produced conforms to company standards.
• Run machines to achieve cycle times recorded on the route cards.
• Assist in improving changeover times and machine efficiencies.
• Transport goods and assist with stock checks and housekeeping.

Skills

Machine operating experience

Quality checking

Engineering knowledge

General engineering practices

Job description

My well-established Engineering client based in Reading is looking to recruit a Machine Operator on a temporary basis. Candidates will ideally have previous engineering / manufacturing experience and be familiar with engineering practices, machine health & safety and equipment.

The role is starting immediately after a successful interview so please only apply if you are available to start immediately or within a couple of days from an offer.

Responsibilities

• Operate engineering machinery to produce metal parts/products.
• Be responsible for the quality of parts produced and ensure they conform to company standards and product drawings.
• Run machines to achieve cycle times as recorded on the route cards.
• Assist Setter/Team Leader in improving changeover times, machine running efficiencies and tooling set ups.
• Transport goods within the factory, assisting with stock checks and general housekeeping within the manufacturing site.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience operating machines within an engineering or manufacturing environment (CNC or manual machinery).
• Have general engineering knowledge and experience of Machine operating and/or setting.
• Experience in quality checking of parts using micrometres / vernier calipers.
• Happy working a double dayshift that rotates weekly.

This role is offered on a permanent double day shift of 06.00 - 14.00 / 14.00 - 22.00 which rotates weekly. A competitive hourly rate of £13.44 per hour is on offer for the successful candidate.

Please submit your CV today for immediate consideration.

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