Machine Setter / Operator

Machine Setter / Operator, Kirkintilloch, 29,750 increasing to 31,000 on completion of training

We are recruiting for Machine Setters / Operators to work at our clients' site in Kirkintilloch, Glasgow.

Aside from working for a market leading business during a period of transformational expansion, there are a whole host of benefits to take advantage of if you join them. For a start, it's a permanent job with a very competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

• Permanent job offering great job security and stability
• Competitive salary - guaranteed increase on completion of training
• Overtime paid at great rates
• Competitive pension scheme
• Continental Shift Pattern - offering great work / life balance
• Free on-site parking
• Competitive holiday allowance
• Life Assurance
• Wellness Programme
• Investment in training & development
• Opportunity for progression

What to expect as a Machine Setter / Operator

• Carrying out machine set up / changeovers based on specific parameters relating to individual customer / job requirements
• Mixing paints / chemicals / raw materials to exact specifications - following process / work instruction to ensure finished product meets required standards
• Picking materials required to run process ensuring accurate booking in / booking out of materials
• Maintaining quality standards by carrying out regular checks and tests to ensure product conforms with current standards - making necessary system adjustments based on results
• Accurately recording production data including machines settings, traceability of materials, scrap, machine downtime etc. using computerised systems and/or paperwork
• Loading and unloading product, boxing, labelling and palletising in preparation for shipping to customer
• Carrying out fault finding tasks and performing basic maintenance to resolve / rectify minor issues - escalating major faults to relevant maintenance teams
• Compliance with regular housekeeping and maintenance tasks to sustain high levels of system performance
• Carrying out cleaning and servicing tasks to a high standard to ensure no cross contamination during changeovers - use of various tools and materials to ensure cleaning at required standards
• Contributing to the Continuous Improvement of the process and methods by the application of lean manufacturing principles
• Working with minimum supervision to deliver the high standards required by the business however working overall as a member of a Cell / Team
• Complying with strict Health & Safety processes and procedures to ensure work carried out in line with business H&S requirements

What we're looking for

• Experience of setting up / operating machinery within a manufacturing / production environment
• Experience of working within an environment driven by lean manufacturing principles
• Basic maintenance / fault finding skills
• A solid work history
• An enthusiastic can-do attitude

If you're interested in working for a well-respected business in a permanent position, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.