Machine Setter / Operator

Travail Employment Group; Brompton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension

Employee welfare scheme

Canteen

Car parking

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is recruiting for a Machine Setter / Operator based in Gillingham, Kent. The role involves ensuring smooth production by setting and maintaining bespoke machinery, and performing basic maintenance and repairs.

You will work closely with the Production Manager and team to meet customer demand, optimise schedules and support ongoing growth within a market-leading operation.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operating experience in engineering or similar environment.
• Good knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously within a team and follow ISO9001 standards.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set, adjust and maintain production machinery used for cutting, forming and assembling metal parts.
• Fault finding on production machinery and carrying out basic repairs.
• Liaise with management regarding production schedules.
• Collaborate with production staff and maintenance to resolve technical and setting issues.

Skills

Machine operation experience

Hydraulics

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical knowledge

Problem solving

ISO9001 knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Machine Setter / Operator

£30,000 to £32,000 per annum, Benefits include 33 days holiday, Pension, Employee welfare scheme, canteen and car parking - Permanent position - Mon to Fri, 7am to 4.30pm (11am on Fri), based in Gillingham, Kent

We have an excellent opportunity for a Machine Setter / Operator to join a leading manufacturer of stainless steel products. Reporting to the Factory Manager and working as part of a team, this role would suit someone who has good experience of running and setting machines, as well as carrying out basic maintenance and repair on the machines.

Duties of the Machine Setter / Operator will include:

• Set, adjust and maintain bespoke production machinery used for cutting, forming and assembling metal parts
• Fault finding on production machinery to ensure smooth running and carrying out basis repairs
• Liaising with management regarding production schedules
• Work with production staff to resolve technical and setting issues, including liaising with toolroom and maintenance departments

Skills and qualifications:

• Previous machine operating experience in engineering or similar environment
• Good knowledge of Hydraulics and pneumatic, coupled with a good mechanical knowledge
• Strong problem solving abilities and ability to work autonomously within a team environment
• Working to ISO9001 standards
• Strong communication skills

This is a very hands on role within a busy production environment, where you will be working to support customer demand. You will be working very closely with the Production Manager who will be able to offer additional support and training for the right candidate.

In return the successful Machine Setter / Operator will be joining a successful and market leading organisation as they go through a sustained period of growth and offer future development and progression.