- Salary From £28,000 Per Year
- Salary To £30,000 Per Year
Production / Machine Operator
Location: Musselburgh, EH21 6SY
Salary: £28K – £30K per annum, inclusive of shift allowance!
Contract: Full time, Permanent
We are an established and growing manufacturer of flexible food packaging, supplying products to some of the UK’s best-known food and hospitality brands.
We are recruiting for a Production / Machine Operator to join us on a full time, permanent basis.
This is a key role where you will set up machines to start a production cycle, control and adjust the machine settings and feed raw material or parts into semi-automated machines.
Your goal is to ensure that production procedures are carried out smoothly to maximise efficiency and profits whilst maintaining a safe operating environment at all times.
In addition to this you will be responsible for:
- Setting up machines (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start a production cycle
- Controlling and adjust machine settings (e.g. speed)
- Feeding raw material or parts to semi-automated machines
- Inspecting parts with precision and measuring tools
- Testing operation of machines periodically
- Fixing issues that might occur during the shift
- Checking output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws
- Keeping records of approved and defective units or final products
- Maintaining activity logs
- Using forklift to move raw materials, semi-processed and finished goods.
- Cleaning of production area’s to a high standard.
In order to be successful in this role you must have:
- Proven experience as a machine operator.
- Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.)
- Understanding of production procedures
- Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear)
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Physical stamina and strength
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree is a plus
- Valid forklift drivers licence desirable
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.
No agencies please.
