Manufacturing Operator: Hands-on Tech in Energy Production

Baker Hughes Company; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contemporary work-life balance

Private medical care options

Life insurance and disability coverage

Retirement programs

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to join our global production teams. You will set up, operate, monitor and adjust manufacturing equipment to meet production requirements, support line changeovers, and help maintain high standards of quality and safety.

Candidates should have a secondary school qualification and experience in manufacturing, the ability to follow written instructions, basic math, and a flexible continental 12-hour shift pattern with days and nights.

Qualifications

• Hold a secondary school qualification or equivalent.
• Have experience working within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
• Be able to follow written work instructions, procedures, and standard operating practices.
• Demonstrate good mechanical aptitude and confidence using hand tools and measuring equipment.
• Possess basic mathematical skills and the ability to perform routine calculations.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.
• Be flexible and willing to work a continental 12-hour shift pattern, including days and nights.
• Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new equipment, processes, and technical skills through training and development.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, operating, monitoring, and adjusting manufacturing equipment to meet production requirements.
• Preparing production lines and supporting product changeovers to ensure efficient manufacturing operations.
• Monitoring equipment performance and escalating operational issues when required.
• Performing quality inspections and measurements to ensure products meet specification standards.
• Using hand tools, measuring equipment, and production tools safely and effectively.
• Handling materials and finished products using approved material-handling equipment and overhead cranes where qualified.
• Accurately recording production and quality information in line with operational requirements.
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards while supporting a safe and efficient working environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools & measuring equipment

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Secondary school qualification or equivalent

Tools

Measuring equipment

Overhead cranes (where qualified)

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to join our global production teams. You will set up, operate, monitor and adjust manufacturing equipment to meet production requirements, support line changeovers, and help maintain high standards of quality and safety.

Candidates should have a secondary school qualification and experience in manufacturing, the ability to follow written instructions, basic math, and a flexible continental 12-hour shift pattern with days and nights.