Job Description:
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 support the implementation of continuous improvement programs.
- To engage in suggestions for improving the efficiency of the PMU.
- To carry out the Bagging operation role as required.
Salary: £ 34,956.46 per annum
Working hours: 3 shift rotation Monday to Friday 6am – 2pm, 2pm – 10pm, 10pm – 6am.
Please only apply for the role is you can work all 3 shifts.
Skills and experience:
- Experience in Plastics manufacturing or a similar environment
- Flexibility to work shifts
- Processing experience
- Health and Safety knowledge
- Strong communication skills
Company Benefits:
- Excellent training and progression opportunities
- Highly competitive salary
- 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
- Cycle to work scheme
- Dental cover
- Tusker Car Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
Interviews: there will be a two stage interview process held direct with our client at their site in Failsworth.
To apply, please submit your most recent CV.