Machine Technician

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Bridgwater; Sur place; GBP 27 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Overtime opportunities

Structured salary progression

Résumé du poste

Orion Electrotech Ltd in Bridgwater is seeking a Machine Technician to support the busy production environment. You will help ensure machinery runs smoothly, perform quality checks and make timely adjustments to sustain product quality and minimise downtime.

The role operates on a 4 on / 4 off rotating shift pattern with 12-hour shifts covering days and nights. Starting salary is £30,000 with structured progression and overtime opportunities, targeting engineers looking to develop technical

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Machine setting or operating experience.
• Mechanical maintenance or fitting experience.
• Injection moulding, blow moulding or plastics manufacturing experience is advantageous.
• Quality inspection and process control awareness.

Responsabilités

• Ensure production machinery operates efficiently and safely.
• Monitor machine performance and identify faults or defects.
• Carry out adjustments and remedial work within competence level.
• Minimise downtime and maximise machine efficiency.
• Perform regular product quality inspections including visual and measurement checks.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
• Make machine adjustments to maintain product quality standards.
• Remove, clean, refit, realign and adjust machine components.
• Assist with tooling, moulds and ancillary equipment maintenance.
• Report significant process deviations to supervision.
• Monitor material availability and support material changeovers.
• Adjust machine settings when material mixes or colours change.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Support continuous production and operational improvement activities.

Description du poste

Machine Technician

Location: Bridgwater

Salary: Starting at £30,000 with structured progression and overtime opportunities

Salary Progression

• Starting Salary: £30,000
• Level 1: £32,760
• Level 2: £34,320
• Level 3: £35,471.52
• Overtime available

Company benefits packageShift Pattern - 4 on / 4 off rotating shift pattern - 12-hour shifts covering both days and nights.

We are looking for a Machine Technician to join a busy production environment, supporting the efficient operation of manufacturing equipment while ensuring products are produced to the required quality standards. Working as part of the production team, you will be responsible for machine performance, quality checks, equipment adjustments, housekeeping standards and minimising downtime to keep production running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure production machinery and associated equipment operate efficiently.
• Monitor machine performance and identify faults or defects.
• Carry out adjustments and remedial work within your level of competence.
• Support efforts to minimise downtime and maximise machine efficiency.
• Perform regular product quality inspections, including visual and measurement checks.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
• Make machine adjustments to maintain product quality standards.
• Remove, clean, refit, realign and adjust machine components as required.
• Assist with tooling, moulds and ancillary equipment maintenance.
• Report any significant process deviations to supervision.
• Monitor material availability and support material changeovers.
• Adjust machine settings when material mixes or colours change.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Support continuous production and operational improvement activities.

We would be keen to speak with candidates who have experience as a Machine Technician

• Manufacturing or production environments
• Machine setting or machine operating
• Mechanical maintenance or mechanical fitting
• Production technician roles
• Injection moulding, blow moulding or plastics manufacturing (advantageous)
• Quality inspection and process control
• Working rotating day and night shifts

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their technical skills within a manufacturing environment while benefiting from structured salary progression and overtime opportunities.