Night Machine Operator

The Job People; Dronfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Job People recruit a Night Machine Operator to join the Melting Department on a permanent night shift in Dronfield, Derbyshire. The role is full-time, temp-to-perm, with nights from 5:30pm to 5:30am and overtime opportunities.

Training and career development are provided in a long-established manufacturing business. Applicants should have previous machine operating experience in manufacturing or heavy industry, a strong safety mindset, and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a machine operator in manufacturing, foundry, or heavy industry.
• Experience operating machinery in a production environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and teamwork.
• Reliable and willing to learn new processes.

Responsibilities

• Charge furnaces with scrap metal and raw materials for melting.
• Monitor and maintain molten metal at required temperatures.
• Take metal samples and perform temperature checks as needed.
• Remove impurities through slagging operations.
• Pour molten metal accurately into treatment ladles.
• Assist with crane operations and material handling when required.
• Carry out routine maintenance and prepare equipment for next shift.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Machine operator

Manufacturing experience

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Night Machine Operator

Location: Dronfield, Derbyshire
Company: The Job People
Job Type: Full-Time, Temp to Perm
Shift Pattern: Nights, 5:30pm to 5:30am

Rate of pay: £16.62ph for the first 38 hours, then £17.97ph after 38 hours

The Job People are looking to recruit a dedicated and reliable Night Machine Operator 's to join a busy Melting Department on a permanent night shift. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Machine Operator or someone with a manufacturing background looking to develop their skills within a well-established engineering business.

Responsibilities of an Night Machine Operator

• Charge furnaces with scrap metal and raw materials for melting.
• Monitor and maintain molten metal at the required temperatures.
• Take metal samples and carry out temperature checks as required.
• Remove impurities through slagging operations.
• Pour molten metal accurately into treatment ladles.
• Assist with crane operations and material handling when required.
• Carry out routine maintenance and preparation of equipment for the next shift.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and follow all health and safety procedures.

Experience of an Night Machine Operator

• Previous experience as a Machine Operator in manufacturing, foundry, engineering, recycling, or heavy industry.
• Experience operating machinery within a production environment.
• Overhead crane experience would be advantageous.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn.

Permanent night shift.
Shift pattern of 5:30pm to 5:30am.
Overtime opportunities.
Full training and support.
Career development opportunities.
Secure employment with a long-established manufacturing business.

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