Production Operative

Spider; South Cambridgeshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ceramics manufacturing company is seeking a Press Operator in Newmarket, Suffolk. This role involves operating a large industrial iso-static press and collaborating with the engineering team. The ideal candidate is motivated, detail-oriented, and preferably has experience in manufacturing. Competitive salary and benefits, including flexible hours, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

28 Days Holiday including Bank Holidays

Flexible working hours

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in operating machinery or working in manufacturing is a bonus but not required.
• Desire to meet production targets and eagerness to learn are essential traits.
• Must have own transport and live within 30 miles of Newmarket.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a large industrial iso-static press.
• Accurately mix materials for consistent production quality.
• Collaborate with engineering to enhance tooling and moulds.
• Manage heavy tooling and equipment.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges proactively.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Team collaboration

Tools

CAD technology

Additive manufacturing

Job description

Overview

Production Operative - Are you eager to be part of a dynamic team that values creativity and innovation. Spider is advertising on behalf of a leading ceramics manufacturing company for a Press Operator to join their production team in Newmarket, Suffolk!

About the company

Join them at a leading ceramics manufacturing company, celebrated for their high-quality products and commitment to excellence. Their collaborative environment is perfect for those who thrive on hands-on challenges and wish to grow in their careers.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 Depending on experience (negotiable and regularly reviewed)
• Holiday: 28 Days including Bank Holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Employee benefits: Private Healthcare and wellbeing benefits to discuss at interview

About the role

As a Press Operator, you will be immersed in our state-of-the-art production process, utilising your mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. This hands-on, varied role ensures that no two days will be the same, allowing for both personal and professional growth. You will operate a large industrial iso-static press to produce high-quality ceramics, manage heavy tooling and equipment, and collaborate with our engineering team to enhance tooling and moulds.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate & maintain a large industrial iso-static press to produce high-quality ceramics.
• Accurately mix materials to ensure consistency and quality in production.
• Collaborate with our engineering team to enhance tooling and moulds.
• Manage heavy tooling and equipment, necessitating physical fitness and strength.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges proactively, applying practical problem-solving skills.
• Help in the production of press tooling/bags using modern technology (CAD/additive Manufacturing).
• Follow instructions accurately, and record data to support production trials for the growth of the business.
• At times you will be required to help with other production tasks, for example cutting and grinding.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an intelligent, motivated and independent individual who is detail-oriented, physically fit, and a strong team player. While experience in operating machinery or working in manufacturing is a bonus, we are willing to train the right candidate. A desire to meet production targets, an eagerness to learn and the ability to collaborate effectively are essential traits we value. You must live within a 30 miles of Newmarket to be considered for this role, with own transport to get there.

How to apply

If you have the relevant experience, and knowledge, and would like to in a great company, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Keywords

Additional keywords: press operator, manufacturing, iso-static press operator, ceramics, supplier, production operative, materials forming

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