Machine Technician - Rotating 12h Shifts, Overtime

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Structured salary progression

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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