Machine Operator

Interaction Recruitment; Taunton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time permanent

40-hour week

Overtime opportunities

Rotating shifts

Established manufacturing environment

Support from Recruitment Agency

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment are recruiting a Machine Operator for a busy manufacturing site in Sparkford. You will set and operate Press Brakes, CNC Routers and Lasers, working with mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium and plastic.

Shifts rotate weekly between early and late patterns; 40 hours per week with overtime opportunities. The role offers a permanent full-time position and a supportive team in a well-established operation.

Qualifications

• Experience operating Press Brake, CNC Router or Laser machinery.
• Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers, protractors, squares and tape measures.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of nesting software is advantageous.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, self-motivated and productive approach to work.
• Ability to work comfortably within a physically active manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office/365, Sage or CIM50 would also be beneficial but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating Press Brake, CNC Router and Laser machinery.
• Loading and unloading sheet materials and finished parts.
• Using nesting software to optimise material usage.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Working from Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Measuring, cutting and inspecting finished components.
• Forming and folding sheet metal and plate using a Press Brake.
• Deburring and finishing components.
• Sorting finished parts by job and material.
• Checking completed work against technical drawings and quality standards.
• Completing production and quality documentation.
• Carrying out basic machine maintenance procedures.
• Identifying potential risks and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Working with colleagues to achieve On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets.
• Operating other machinery when required.
• Maintaining excellent Health & Safety standards at all times.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivated

Adaptability

Tools

Press Brake

CNC Router

Laser machinery

Measuring equipment

Job description

Machine Operator

Location: Sparkford, Somerset

Pay Rate: £15.26 per hour

Full-time | 40 Hours Per Week | Overtime Available

Rotating Shifts | 1 Week Early / 1 Week Late

Interaction Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Machine Operator to join a busy and established manufacturing operation in Sparkford.

Shift Pattern

• Early Shift (1 week): Monday – Thursday 6:00am – 3:00pm, Friday 6:00am – 12:00pm
• Late Shift (1 week): Monday – Thursday 2:00pm – 11:00pm, Friday 11:00am – 5:00pm

The Role

As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for setting and operating a range of machinery, including Press Brakes, CNC Routers and Lasers.

You will work with a variety of materials including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium and plastic, ensuring materials are correctly checked for size, thickness and grade.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting and operating Press Brake, CNC Router and Laser machinery.
• Loading and unloading sheet materials and finished parts.
• Using nesting software to optimise material usage.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Working from Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Measuring, cutting and inspecting finished components.
• Forming and folding sheet metal and plate using a Press Brake.
• Deburring and finishing components.
• Sorting finished parts by job and material.
• Checking completed work against technical drawings and quality standards.
• Completing production and quality documentation.
• Carrying out basic machine maintenance procedures.
• Identifying potential risks and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Working with colleagues to achieve On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets.
• Operating other machinery when required.
• Maintaining excellent Health & Safety standards at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience operating Press Brake, CNC Router or Laser machinery.
• Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers, protractors, squares and tape measures.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of nesting software is advantageous.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, self-motivated and productive approach to work.
• Ability to work comfortably within a physically active manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office/365, Sage or CIM50 would also be beneficial but is not essential.

Why Apply?

• £15.26 per hour
• Full-time permanent opportunity
• 40-hour working week
• Overtime opportunities available
• Rotating early and late shifts
• Opportunity to develop your engineering and machine operating skills
• Work within an established manufacturing environment
• Ongoing support from Interaction Recruitment