Machine operator

Major Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for a Machine Operator to join our prestigious manufacturing client based in Failsworth. The role would suit candidates with previous production or machine operating experience in any of the following; * Plastics Manufacturing * Extrusion * Masterbatch * Chemical * Food Manufacturing * Injection Moulding Previous plastic manufacturing experience is highly desirable although not essential. Key responsibilities include: * To be responsible for the manufacture of all masterbatch to a good consistent quality in line with laboratory specification. * To be responsible for the manufacture of all masterbatch at the required hourly output rates. * To ensure that optimum process conditions are repeated at all times and to ensure that the quality of production does not deviate from the required laboratory specifications. * To ensure that the correct raw materials are used in accordance with the laboratory formulations. * To be responsible for the correct settings of all feeding equipment and to ensure all feeding equipment is in calibration. * To be responsible for carrying out minor maintenance repair work, e.g. changing dies, dressing pelletiser blades, extruder pusher repairs and any other maintenance work considered necessary by the Production Manager. * To be responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy workplace, at all times. * To...