Machine Operator

Zeus Packaging; Rathcoole; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Tissues in Rathcoole, Dublin, is seeking a Machine Operator to safely and efficiently run production machinery, ensuring quality and minimising downtime.

You will set up and adjust equipment for different products, monitor performance, complete production records, and work with Maintenance, Quality and Management to hit targets. The role requires strict adherence to health and safety procedures and PPE use. Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of operating and monitoring industrial production machinery.
• Understanding of basic machine settings, adjustments and changeover procedures.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures and maintaining product standards.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Experience meeting production targets while maintaining quality.
• Basic understanding of routine machine cleaning, maintenance and fault reporting.
• Experience working as part of a production team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery safely and efficiently in line with production requirements.
• Set up and adjust machinery for different products, including assisting with machine changeovers.
• Monitor machine performance and make adjustments to maintain consistent production and minimise downtime.
• Carry out regular quality checks to ensure products meet the required standards and specifications.
• Ensure raw materials are correctly loaded and monitor material usage to minimise waste.
• Identify and report machine faults, breakdowns, quality issues, and other production problems promptly.
• Carry out routine machine cleaning and basic maintenance as required.
• Complete production records, quality checks, and other relevant documentation accurately.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and organised production area and follow all housekeeping standards.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures, including correct use of PPE and safe operation of machinery.
• Work effectively with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Management to maintain smooth and efficient production.
• Meet agreed production targets and carry out any other reasonable duties required by management.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Follow procedures

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The Machine Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of production machinery within Aldar Tissues. The role involves ensuring machinery is operated in accordance with production requirements, maintaining product quality, minimising downtime and waste, and following all company health and safety procedures.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate and monitor production machinery safely and efficiently in line with production requirements.
• Set up and adjust machinery for different products, including assisting with machine changeovers.
• Monitor machine performance and make adjustments to maintain consistent production and minimise downtime.
• Carry out regular quality checks to ensure products meet the required standards and specifications.
• Ensure raw materials are correctly loaded and monitor material usage to minimise waste.
• Identify and report machine faults, breakdowns, quality issues, and other production problems promptly.
• Carry out routine machine cleaning and basic maintenance as required.
• Complete production records, quality checks, and other relevant documentation accurately.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and organised production area and follow all housekeeping standards.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures, including correct use of PPE and safe operation of machinery.
• Work effectively with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Management to maintain smooth and efficient production.
• Meet agreed production targets and carry out any other reasonable duties required by management.

It is the company’s intention that this job description is seen as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business will change, and the jobholder’s obligations are bound to vary and develop, so the job description should be seen as a guide and not as a permanent, definite and exhaustive statement.

SCOPE OF POSITION

The post holder will be expected to work any hours required in the execution of his/her duties. The role does not have line management responsibility.

LOCATION

This position is located at Aldar Tissues, Greenogue Logistics Park, Rathcoole, Dublin.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Key Skills

• Good mechanical and practical skills with the ability to operate production machinery confidently.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when monitoring product quality and machine performance.
• Ability to identify and respond to machine issues, faults, and production problems.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to follow production schedules and meet targets.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and health and safety requirements.
• Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently when required.
• Willingness to learn new machinery, processes, and production methods.

Knowledge and Experience

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of operating and monitoring industrial production machinery.
• Understanding of basic machine settings, adjustments, and changeover procedures.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures and the importance of maintaining product standards.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements and safe machinery operation.
• Experience working to production targets while maintaining quality and minimising waste.
• Basic understanding of routine machine cleaning, maintenance, and fault reporting.
• Experience working effectively as part of a production team, ideally within a fast-paced environment.