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.