Machine Technician

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Bridgwater; Presencial; GBP 27.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Orion Electrotech Ltd in Bridgwater is seeking a Machine Technician to join a busy production environment. You will support efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and ensure products meet quality standards.

The role involves monitoring machine performance, performing adjustments, quality inspections, and maintaining a clean and safe workspace, with a 12-hour rotating shift pattern and progression with overtime opportunities.

Formación

• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Machine setting or machine operating experience.
• Mechanical maintenance or mechanical fitting experience.
• Injection moulding or plastics manufacturing experience (advantageous).
• Quality inspection and process control experience.
• Able to work rotating day and night shifts.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure production machinery operates efficiently.
• Monitor machine performance and identify faults or defects.
• Carry out adjustments and remedial work.
• Minimise downtime and maximise machine efficiency.
• Perform quality inspections and documentation.
• Make machine adjustments to maintain product quality.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

Conocimientos

Machine operation

Quality inspection

Maintenance

Process improvement

Rotating shifts

Problem solving

Herramientas

Injection moulding tooling

Descripción del empleo

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

Salary Progression

• Company benefits package

Shift 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 for this Machine Technician role:

• 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
• 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.

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Industry Sector: Manufacturing
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary in GBP (£): 30000 - 30000, Annual Salary
Job Location: Bridgewater, Somerset, South West, UK