Machine Operator in Durham

Energy Jobline CVL; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Health care package

Annual bonus

Pension

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced finishing operator for a permanent role in the Durham area. The position operates on a 2-shift rotation with weekly pay and offers a health care package, pension, and annual bonus, supporting a balanced work-life schedule.

Salary is stated for a 41-hour week with a base weekly pattern and additional shift allowance. Candidates with transport are preferred due to location.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar finishing/production role.
• FLT certificate desirable; full training provided.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work flexibly and promote a one-team ethos.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-start checks and set sizes per cutting instructions.
• Set machine speeds, guides and blades to optimal settings for each product.
• Ensure inbound/outbound packs are correct and recorded in software.
• Load and unload product from machines; coordinate with loader to minimise gaps.
• Accurately complete downtime paperwork and perform FLT duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Manufacturing experience

Flexibility

Job description

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Permanent Opportunity
Salary is £29,672.24 per annum based on a 41 hour week
This is £12.71 per hour with a shift allowance of £49.51 per week.
Salary increases upon further training.
Durham location
Great work/life balance!
2 shift rotating -
Week 1: Monday - Thursday 06.00 - 15:00, Friday 06:00 - 11:00
Week 2: Monday - Thursday 15:00 - 00:00, Friday 11:00 - 16:00
Weekly Pay
26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Health Care Package
Annual bonus scheme
Pension in line with government guidelines

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced finishing operator to work for our client on a permanent basis in the Durham area. Due to the company location it will prove advantageous for candidates to hold their own transport. This is an amazing opportunity for the successful candidate to join a high-volume manufacturing organisation who is transitioning into becoming a world class manufacturer. The company prides itself on values of honesty, integrity, community spirit and excellence and they truly place people at the heart of their business. Over the past decade the business has quadrupled their production capacity. This shift allows the successful candidate to maintain a good/work life balance with a long weekend as you would be due back in work on a Monday afternoon. Joining the organisation at this time is particularly advantageous, given their substantial investments in new production facilities and automation on-site.

THE ROLE

Ensure documented pre-start checks are undertaken in accordance with instructions
Set size accurately according to cutting instructions
Set machine speed to the optimum setting for the product being cut
Set machine guides to the correct height for the product being cut
Set blades to the correct tension and fit correctly to cutter bar
Ensure all inbound and outbound packs are the correct quantity for customer requirements and recorded in software
Loading and unloading product from machines
Ensure timely communication with the department loader to ensure minimum gaps between packs
Accurately complete paperwork for downtime data
FLT loading and unloading as required

THE PERSON

At least 3 years' previous experience in a similar role
FLT certificate of competence is desirable as full training will be provided
Must have previous experience in a high volume fast paced manufacturing/production environment
Promoting a one team ethic through-out the shift
Strong communication and relationship skills
A willingness to work flexibly in order to ensure that business targets and objectives are achieved
Experience in Manual cross cut, Round top saw, Spindle Moulder, Band saw, Stegherr, Bundling and Holtec very desirable!!!