Overview
Machine Operator (Mechanical) in Bridgwater. Are you a production technician/machine operator looking for a new opportunity? Are you a team operator, vehicle mechanic or mechanically trained candidate who wants to use their mechanical skills to forge a career with a business willing to invest in you?
Our client is looking for a highly motivated and proactive production technician/team operator to run high speed production lines within a continuous manufacturing process. Full training and development for candidates who have core skills within mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
The Company
With the company\'s success continuing to grow steadily, they are looking at expanding the work force on site in order to maintain production levels. They are a market leader within a highly profitable packaging industry and are looking forward to another successful year within this marketplace. The business has shown consistent growth and is constantly developing new systems to maintain their competitive advantage in existing markets. The successful Production Technician/Team Operator will receive support and development which will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further yourself and progress your career within a continually expanding business.
The Role
Within the remit of the role you will be responsible for running fast moving production lines within a highly pressurised manufacturing environment. Duties will include setting the machines pre-production and running the line on throughout the production process. You will be responsible for any tool changes required, cleaning of the machinery as well quality checks of the product. You will be required to undertake basic maintenance of the machines, so an understanding of basic mechanical engineering or a manufacturing process would be useful. Full training will be given on both the process and role, but good mechanical aptitude or manufacturing experience would be extremely useful.
The Candidate
Engineering/manufacturing operator background (ideal). Strong mechanical aptitude (qualifications or experience), previous candidates have come from a vehicle mechanics background. Happy working shifts and in a fast moving pressurised environment. Looking for a career within manufacturing. Plastics knowledge would be useful (ideally Extrusion).
Responsibilities
* Run high speed production lines within a continuous manufacturing environment
* Set machines pre-production and run through the production process
* Perform tool changes as required
* Clean machinery and conduct quality checks of the product
* Undertake basic maintenance of the machines
Qualifications
* Engineering/manufacturing operator background (ideal)
* Strong mechanical aptitude (qualifications or experience), previous candidates have come from a vehicle mechanics background
* Willing to work shifts
* Experience in a fast-moving, pressurised environment
* Looking for a career within manufacturing
* Plastics knowledge useful (ideally extrusion)
To hear more about the opportunity or discuss your career, please send your CV to Justin Reynolds or apply online. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for the position.
Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Manufacturing
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