Machine Setter

Gap Personnel Limited; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent opportunity

Job summary

Gap Personnel Limited is recruiting for a machine setter in Nantwich, with ongoing work and permanent opportunities for the right candidate. Location: Nantwich CW5. Working hours: Mon-Fri, 6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm.

Pay: £14.16 per hour. The role starts immediately and offers a pathway to permanent opportunities in Cheshire's manufacturing sector. The ideal candidate will maintain and set up production machinery, troubleshoot issues to minimise downtime, and work closely with the team to ensure

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing or machine setting.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and troubleshooting ability.
• Reliable, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiar with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on production machinery to ensure optimal performance.
• Operate and set up machinery as required for production runs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Analyse machinery issues and implement effective solutions.
• Work closely with the production team to maintain smooth and efficient operations.
• Prepare paperwork and labels for products and machines.
• Check schedules and ensure timely completion.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Packing machines

Labeling systems

Job description

Gap Personnel who operate as an employment business are recruiting for a machine setter:

Ongoing work with permanent opportunities for the right candidate

Location: Nantwich CW5

Working hours: Monday to Friday weekly rotation 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm.

Pay:£14.16 per hour

An excellent opportunity to start with one of Cheshire's leading manufacturing factories.

Maintenance & Machinery Operations

• Perform routine maintenance on production machinery to ensure optimal performance.
• Operate and set up machinery as required for production runs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues, ensuring minimal downtime.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the production team to maintain smooth and efficient operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and suggest innovative solutions.

Problem Solving & Efficiency

• Analyse machinery issues and implement effective solutions.
• Work independently to meet production deadlines, ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely and accurate manner, adhering to health and safety standards.

Requirements

1. At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or machine setting environment.
2. Strong mechanical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
3. Excellent attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues.
4. Reliable, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
5. Strong communication and teamwork skills.
6. Checking schedules
7. Operating packing machines
8. Setting machines
9. Labelling quantities for returns and materials
10. Prep paperwork and labels for each product and machine

Candidate must be computer literate, able to work individually and part of a team.

The role is due to start immediately for the successful candidate.