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Machine Operator (Metal)

Preston
Posted about 24 hours ago
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About the Company

FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established stainless-steel manufacturing and distribution business with the recruitment of a Machine Operator based in Preston.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities include operating production machinery safely and consistently, setting up tooling and preparing machinery for production, monitoring product quality and production output, completing production paperwork and recording results accurately, identifying faults and reporting issues promptly, carrying out routine cleaning and basic operator maintenance, and working towards production targets while maintaining safety and quality standards.

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Responsibilities

  • Operating production machinery safely and consistently
  • Setting up tooling and preparing machinery for production
  • Monitoring product quality and production output
  • Completing production paperwork and recording results accurately
  • Identifying faults and reporting issues promptly
  • Carrying out routine cleaning and basic operator maintenance
  • Working towards production targets while maintaining safety and quality standards

Qualifications

  • Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing or production environment

Required Skills

  • Good mechanical awareness and practical problem-solving ability
  • Comfortable completing measurements, quality checks and paperwork
  • Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work well as part of a team
  • Flexible approach to workload and production requirements
  • Good timekeeping and attention to detail

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Preferred Skills

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Pay range and compensation package

  • Salary: Negotiable Dependent on Experience
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm

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For further information on this opportunity, or any other jobs, please apply via the link below or contact FindCore in the strictest confidence.

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Skills

Machine Operation
Tooling Setup
Quality Control
Mechanical Awareness
Problem Solving
Production Documentation
Basic Maintenance
Attention To Detail

Location

Preston, England, United Kingdom

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