Job Description:

Job Profile for Production Operative 46736

Position: Production Operator - Atomising
Location: Rochdale
Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)

A well-established manufacturer within the metal powders industry is seeking a Production Operator to support growing operations within its atomising department. This hands-on role involves operating and monitoring furnace and atomising equipment, preparing raw materials and maintaining efficient production processes within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will work within a fast-paced production setting, ensuring high standards of safety, quality and operational performance are maintained at all times.

Job Overview

• Preparation and processing of raw materials for production
  * Monitoring furnace operations and atomising processes
  * Loading and handling raw material feed into furnaces
  * Adjusting furnace temperatures and supporting casting operations
  * Removing slag and dross material safely from furnace systems
  * Operating hydraulic controls during metal pouring operations
  * Clearing solidified materials using hand tools where required
  * Cleaning atomising bays, furnace areas and production equipment
  * Carrying out manual handling duties involving lifting, bending and turning
  * Operating forklift trucks safely within the production environment
  * Completing production paperwork and basic calculations accurately
  * Supporting continuous improvement and site operational activities
  * Working in full compliance with company PPE and health & safety procedures

Requirements

• Previous experience within an industrial production or manufacturing environment
  * Experience working with furnaces, heat treatment or molten materials advantageous
  * Comfortable with physically demanding work and manual handling tasks
  * Able to work rotating shifts including nights
  * Basic numeracy and paperwork completion skills
  * Forklift truck experience beneficial
  * Strong awareness of health & safety procedures
  * Reliable, adaptable and team-oriented approach

Salary & Benefits

Hours of Work
* Full-time permanent role
* 5-day rotating 3-shift pattern
* Typical shifts:

• 06:00 - 14:00
• 14:00 - 22:00
• 22:00 - 06:00
  Additional overtime and weekend work available during busy periods
  * Competitive salary package circa £31,700
  * Opportunity for additional training and qualifications
  * Long-term career progression opportunities
  * Supportive manufacturing environment
  * Pension and company benefits package

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