Machine Setter

The Best Connection; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the UK seeks an experienced Machine Setter in Runcorn. The role involves preparing and setting machines, performing maintenance, and problem-solving during production runs. Candidates should have mechanical aptitude, experience with packaging machinery, and preferably an NVQ Level 3 in engineering. Immediate start available following a successful interview and the role can become permanent.

Qualifications

• High degree of mechanical aptitude required.
• Experience with filling, packing, and labelling machinery.
• Must be able to understand operating manuals and identify parts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare machines for production efficiently.
• Change over and set packing lines to meet requirements.
• Perform maintenance and adjustments during production.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Engineering knowledge

Fault finding

Ability to understand maintenance manuals

Experience with pneumatics

Education

NVQ Level 3 in engineering

Job description

Exciting new opportunity available in Runcorn!

Our client, a leading UK & Global manufacturer is looking to recruit add an experienced Machine Setter to work at their dedicated & committed team.

This role requires a mechanically minded person who can fault find, prioritise and rectify multiple issues on a variety of machinery.

The ideal candidate will be required to;

• Prepare machines prior to production to ensure timely and efficient production of high quality product
• Change over and set packing lines to meet production requirements
• Problem solve and resolve issues to optimise each machine in order to achieve maximum output
• To perform adjustments mid-production run and perform reactive and planned preventative maintenance to machinery
• Always adhere to Health and Safety policy and GMP
• Safeguard the health and wellbeing of yourself, your colleagues and the safety and protection of Company manufactured products
• Carry out additional duties as required

Desired experience / skills;

• Have a high degree of mechanical aptitude, engineering knowledge and skill
• Experience of counted bottle / tube filling, blister packing, capping, check weighers, flow wrapping and labelling machinery
• Experience of fault finding, identify and resolving machine defects and temporary repairs
• Able to understand operating / maintenance manuals and identify machine parts from drawings
• Experience of pneumatics, Reed switches and positional sensors
• NVQ Level 3 in engineering is advantageous

The hours of work are on a weekly rotation, consisting of;

• 0600 - 1415 Monday to Thursday & 0600 - 1200 Friday
• 1400 - 2215 Monday to Thursday & 1145 - 1745 Friday

An immediate start is available after successful interview, and this role will go permanent after a successful qualifying period.