Machine Operator

Masstemps Ltd; Walsall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Masstemps Ltd is recruiting an experienced Machine Operator to join a busy metals manufacturing environment near the Walsall area. The role focuses on operating and monitoring a cold rolling mill, setting controls, and ensuring products meet quality specifications.

You will handle raw materials, perform basic quality checks, and maintain accurate production records while working safely as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience operating cold rolling, roll forming, slitting or similar metal processing machinery.
• Experience in a steel, metal processing or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate machinery and make basic adjustments to settings.
• Good understanding of production processes and quality requirements.
• Comfortable with manual handling and working with heavy materials.
• Experience completing production records and paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor cold rolling mill machinery according to production schedules and work instructions.
• Set and adjust machine controls to achieve required dimensions, quality and output.
• Monitor the rolling process and identify defects, faults or issues during production.
• Load raw materials into machinery safely and efficiently.
• Carry out basic quality checks using measuring equipment and ensure products meet specifications.
• Complete production paperwork and accurately record quantities, measurements and production data.
• Assist with manual handling and loading/unloading of coils and finished products.
• Report machine faults, quality issues or production problems to supervisor or management.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working area.
• Work as part of a team with a positive, can-do attitude.

Skills

Rolling mill operation

Machinery adjustment

Quality control

Production paperwork

Team player

Tools

Verniers

Tape measures

Gauges

Job description

Masstemps is currently recruiting for an experienced

Machine Operator to join a well-established and busy manufacturing company based near the

Walsall area.

THE ROLE

• Operate and monitor cold rolling mill machinery in line with production schedules and work instructions.
• Set and adjust machine controls to achieve the required dimensions, quality and production output.
• Monitor the rolling process and identify any defects, faults or issues during production.
• Feed and load raw materials into machinery safely and efficiently.
• Carry out basic quality checks using measuring equipment and ensure products meet required specifications.
• Complete production paperwork and accurately record quantities, measurements and production data.
• Assist with manual handling, material movement and loading/unloading of coils and finished products.
• Report machine faults, quality issues or production problems to the supervisor or management.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working area.
• Work as part of a team and demonstrate a positive 'can-do' attitude.

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience operating cold rolling, roll forming, slitting or similar metal processing machinery is highly desirable.
• Experience within a steel, metal processing or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate machinery and make basic adjustments to settings.
• Good understanding of production processes and quality requirements.
• Comfortable with manual handling and working with heavy materials.
• Ability to use basic measuring equipment such as verniers, tape measures and gauges.
• Good attention to detail and ability to identify quality issues.
• Experience completing production records and paperwork.
• Basic mechanical understanding would be advantageous.
• Must be reliable, safety-conscious and willing to work as part of a team.
• A positive 'can-do' attitude and willingness to learn is essential.

HOURS OF WORK

06:00am - 14:00pm Monday to Friday

or

14:00pm - 22:00pm Monday to Friday

PAY RATE

£12.71 - £15.48ph depending on experience and skills.