Machine Operator

Arcon Recruitment Services; Ballina, Ballinrobe, Castlebar, Westport; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcon Recruitment Services is seeking a Machine Operator for a well-established manufacturing company in County Mayo. The role involves setting up, operating and monitoring production machinery to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality output.

Applicants with prior machinery experience are preferred, but strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn may be considered. Rotating shifts may be required and strict safety standards apply.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery in manufacturing/production is advantageous.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in industrial equipment.
• Ability to follow operating procedures and safety instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Basic numerical and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to identify and report equipment problems.
• Reliable, punctual and safety conscious.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
• Good level of spoken and written English.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts.
• Forklift certification would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manufacturing machinery.
• Monitor equipment throughout the production process.
• Load raw materials and remove finished products safely.
• Adjust basic machine settings according to work instructions.
• Inspect products to ensure they meet specifications.
• Record production quantities, stoppages and quality results.
• Identify and report machine faults or product defects.
• Complete routine cleaning and basic operator maintenance.
• Minimise waste and support efficient use of materials.
• Follow production schedules and achieve output targets.
• Comply with quality, environmental, health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organised production area.
• Work closely with maintenance, quality and production colleagues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Safety procedures

Reliability

English (spoken & written)

Shift flexibility

Forklift certification (adv)

Independent & team work

Job description

Machine Operator – Mayo

Location: County Mayo
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Manufacturing and Production

Arcon Recruitment is recruiting a Machine Operator for an established manufacturing company in County Mayo.

The successful candidate will set up, operate and monitor production machinery while ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Previous machine-operating or manufacturing experience is desirable. However, candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn may also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manufacturing machinery.
• Monitor equipment throughout the production process.
• Load raw materials and remove completed products safely.
• Adjust basic machine settings according to work instructions.
• Inspect products to ensure they meet the required specifications.
• Record production quantities, stoppages and quality results.
• Identify and report machine faults or product defects.
• Complete routine cleaning and basic operator maintenance.
• Minimise waste and support efficient use of materials.
• Follow production schedules and achieve agreed output targets.
• Comply with all quality, environmental, health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organised production area.
• Work closely with maintenance, quality and production colleagues.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience operating machinery in a manufacturing or production environment would be advantageous.
• Mechanical aptitude and an interest in industrial equipment.
• Ability to follow operating procedures and safety instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Basic numerical and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to identify and report equipment problems.
• Reliable, punctual and safety conscious.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.
• Good level of spoken and written English.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts where required.
• Manual-handling or forklift certification would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your machine-operating and manufacturing experience with an established employer in County Mayo.

The role may suit candidates commuting from Castlebar, Ballina, Westport, Foxford, Swinford, Claremorris, Ballyhaunis, Charlestown, Crossmolina and surrounding areas.