Production Operator

Senstronics; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Newton Aycliffe is seeking a Temporary Production Operator to contribute to the processing, assembly, and calibration of products. The role emphasizes maintaining quality while meeting output targets. Candidates should have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. A knowledge of Microsoft Office and previous manufacturing experience are advantageous. This position offers a fixed-term 3-month contract.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve targets.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to efficient and accurate assembly of components.
• Load and unload components and/or tools within a work cell.
• Monitor calibration progress and sort components.
• Perform component assembly, machine welding, testing, part labelling, and visual inspection.
• Ensure production/processing meets required targets.
• Conduct routine set-up checks of processes and tools.
• Input data into spreadsheets and record results.
• Collaborate with key personnel to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures

Ability to work under pressure

Good organisation and time management skills

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to work as part of a team

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Pay

£14.52 - £15.94 per hour

£29,073.67 - £31,906.50 per year

Job Description

Temporary Production Operator at Senstronics Ltd, a joint venture supplying thin film pressure transducers to various sectors. The role contributes to processing, building, assembly, and calibration of products to meet output targets while focusing on quality and continuous improvement. The company has won ‘Company Of The Year’ and offers a fixed‑term 3‑month contract.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to efficient and accurate assembly of components within Unit 3.
• Load and unload components and/or tools within a work cell.
• Monitor calibration progress and sort components according to programme results.
• Perform component assembly, machine welding, testing, part labelling, and visual inspection.
• Ensure production/processing meets required targets without compromising quality or standards.
• Conduct routine set‑up checks of processes and tools.
• Understand impact of scrap and wastage on processes.
• Input data into spreadsheets and record results.
• Achieve targets while maintaining quality and standards.
• Collaborate with key personnel across departments to support continuous improvement, raising product issues and quality concerns.
• Participate in training as instructed by Team Leaders.

General

• Create a positive working environment by promoting core values.
• Adhere to principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), health and safety (H&S), and health and wellbeing.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and all other governing/legal requirements.
• Pursue continuous personal and organisational development.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the level of the post as required.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Good communication skills and ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve targets.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience of a clean room environment.
• Experience of measuring and monitoring quality.