Production Operator

Production Operative

£12.71 per hour

Gateshead NE11

Monday Thursday 07:00am 15:00pm, Friday 07:00am 14:30pm

We're hiring Production Operatives for our manufacturing client. You'll be operating and maintaining the paint line equipment, ensuring components are prepared, coated, and finished to the required quality standards.

The role involves working efficiently as part of a team to meet production targets while maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate paint line equipment, including pre-treatment, dry off oven, spray booth, and curing oven
• Load and unload parts from the conveyor line safely and efficiently.
• Check coating thickness, finish quality, and colour consistency against specifications.
• Ensure all products are handled with care to avoid damage before and after coating.
• Monitor line operation and report any defects, faults, or quality issues to the Supervisor / Team Leader
• Carry out basic maintenance and cleaning of paint line equipment and work area.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including the use of PPE and safe handling of chemicals.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately.