Machine Technician / Machine Operator / Machine Minder (AWDO-P13772) in Milton Keynes)

AWD online; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing company in Milton Keynes is looking for a Machine Technician to operate and maintain machinery in a fast-paced environment. The role requires excellent teamwork and communication skills, with benefits including a competitive salary, pension contributions, and opportunities for career progression. Applicants should have a mechanical background and experience in manufacturing, with specific training provided on machinery.

Benefits

Generous pension contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Christmas voucher

PerkBox - High Street brand discounts

Long service awards

Subsidised onsite canteen

Ongoing Upskilling and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment is required.
• Previous experience of operating/running machinery is an advantage.
• Plastics exposure would be a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain moulding machines and ancillary equipment.
• Perform quality control and assurance checks.
• Make technical adjustments and set-ups on machines.

Skills

Good communication skills

Reliable and self-motivated

Proactive and methodical work methods

Excellent team working skills

Education

Mechanical background or training/qualifications

Job description

Overview

Machine Technician / Machine Operator / Machine Minder who has experience of working within a fast-paced manufacturing / production environment, operating and running machinery with excellent communication and team working skills is required for a well-established manufacturing company based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.

Salary: Starting at £32,000 per annum + Regular Pay Reviews + Benefits and Career Progression

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Shift Work – 4 on 4 off Days and Nights / 12 Hour Shifts

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Machine Technician / Machine Operator / Machine Minder who has experience of working within a fast-paced manufacturing / production environment, operating and running machinery with excellent communication and team working skills.

As a Machine Technician / Machine Operator / Machine Minder you will help ensure that the moulding machines run to the specification established by the Technician Department and that the containers are produced to the customers agreed specification. Focus is also paid to minimising downtime and scrap levels.

Working as a Machine Technician / Machine Operator / Machine Minder you will join the Machine Technician Team at the company’s Milton Keynes site.

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Duties

• Machine Operation and Maintenance: You'll ensure that moulding machines and all ancillary equipment are in excellent working order. This includes carrying out routine checks, performing minor repairs as instructed, and reporting any significant defects to a supervisor to prevent production delays.
• Quality Control and Assurance: You'll be responsible for maintaining the high quality of all products. Your duties will involve performing regular visual and weight checks, identifying and addressing faults, and accurately completing all necessary quality control paperwork.
• Technical Adjustments and Set-Up: You'll use your technical skills to remove, clean, and realign parts of moulding machines, including heads, tooling, and blowpins.
• Raw Material Management: You will manage the continuous supply of raw materials by changing over bins. It's crucial that you report any potential shortages to your supervisor promptly to avoid any disruption to the production process.
• Workplace Housekeeping: You will maintain the machines, equipment, and your immediate work area to a high standard of cleanliness and organisation at all times.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience of working within a fast-paced manufacturing / production environment (Plastics exposure would be a distinct advantage).
• Previous experience of operating / running machinery – training provided on specific machinery.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable, self-motivated with a desire to grow.
• Proactive, methodical and safe working methods.
• Excellent communication and team working skills.
• Proven experience of working well in a team environment.
• Mechanical background or training / qualifications.

Benefits

• Generous pension contributions
• Life Assurance
• Employee Christmas voucher
• PerkBox – High Street brand discounts
• Long service awards
• Subsidised onsite canteen
• Ongoing Upskilling and Development Opportunities

How to Apply

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

Job Ref: AWDO-P13772

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