Polisher / Blast Booth Operator

JBT; Livingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An international food processing company in Livingston is seeking a skilled Polisher/Blast Booth Operator. The successful candidate will operate blast booth equipment and ensure quality control, requiring strong attention to detail. This full-time position offers competitive pay and numerous employee benefits, including annual leave, pension schemes, and an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

On site parking

26.5 days annual leave

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Employee Bonus Scheme

Access to Health & Wellbeing platform

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and quality control.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Close visual inspection required.

Responsibilities

• Operate blast booth equipment to clean and prepare surfaces of materials.
• Monitor and adjust equipment settings to ensure optimal performance.
• Perform quality checks on finished products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Teamwork

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Polisher / Blast Booth Operator

Required in Livingston

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £14.60 per hour

Hours: 38 hours per week

Schedule: 4 Day Week - Monday to Thursday 06:00-16:00

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Polisher/Dresser /Blast Booth Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining blast booth equipment to clean, finish, and prepare various materials and surfaces. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

The Opportunity

Duties to include but not limited to:

• Operate blast booth equipment to clean and prepare surfaces of materials.
• Monitor and adjust equipment settings to ensure optimal performance.
• Inspect and maintain blast booth machinery and tools.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols.
• Perform quality checks on finished products to ensure they meet company standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure production goals are met.
• Being involved in and driving any and all improvements to the blast booth process.
• Open to training on other skills such as polishing, passivating, dressing, cleaning welds and all other general practices
• Dressing welds to a high-quality standard.
• Cleaning welds using the passivating process.

Required experience

• Excellent attention to detail and quality control
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to spot defects on work; close visual inspection required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Forklift license not essential but preferred.

Why work at JBT

JBT Marel is an international market leading company in the global food processing industry. We have offices in more than 100 countries all over the world. To sustain the continued growth, we are recruiting an experienced Polisher/Blast Booth Operator to work at our site in Livingston, and we would like the successful candidates to join us immediately on a full-time basis.

JBT Marel are committed to delivering innovative systems and services that enhance our customers' operational performance and productivity.

Employee Benefits

• On site parking
• 26.5 days annual leave
• Salary Sacrifice pension (matched up to 8%)
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Employee Bonus Scheme
• Group Life Insurance
• Retail Discount Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing platform
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Social Events – Lunch provided every quarter, out of work events
• The ability to work in an established international and fast-growing company with great opportunities for personal development

JBT Marel is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you need any more information or specific details added, get in touch!

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