Production Machine Operator: Jigs & Dies (Shift Role)

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts is recruiting for a Production Machine Operator in Musselburgh. This full-time, shift-based role offers a salary of £27,000 DOE and involves producing jigs, fixtures and dies using conventional machines, while operating and monitoring production equipment.

The successful candidate will perform quality checks, interpret drawings and specifications, and help the team meet output targets. Prior manufacturing or machine operating experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery, tools or production equipment.
• Experience in a tool room environment preferred.
• Good attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible.
• Comfortable working a shift-based pattern.

Responsibilities

• Produce jigs, fixtures and dies using conventional machines.
• Operate and monitor production machinery and equipment.
• Carry out quality checks on finished work.
• Build, modify and maintain jigs, fixtures, gauges etc.
• Interpret customer drawings/specs.
• Set and operate machines within required timeframes.
• Help the team meet production targets and quality standards.
• Carry out routine machinery checks.
• Identify and report any equipment issues.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Work effectively as part of a production team.

Skills

Machinery operation

Tool room experience

Quality awareness

Reliability & punctuality

Shift pattern tolerance

Job description

Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts is recruiting for a Production Machine Operator in Musselburgh. This full-time, shift-based role offers a salary of £27,000 DOE and involves producing jigs, fixtures and dies using conventional machines, while operating and monitoring production equipment.

The successful candidate will perform quality checks, interpret drawings and specifications, and help the team meet output targets. Prior manufacturing or machine operating experience is preferred.