Machinist

Location: Mount Pleasant

Our client is looking to recruit a number of Production/Machine Operators into their manufacturing team near Lymington due to an increase in orders and work volumes.

Primary Purpose of the Role

Manufacture materials in line with customer specifications

Operate and monitor machinery and ancillary equipment

Ensure timely and efficient completion of production tasks

Accurately record production data and material usage

Contribute to ongoing company-wide and local continuous improvement initiatives

Key Responsibilities

Operate machinery and associated equipment according to defined procedures

Maintain machine run rates to maximise efficiencies

Monitor and verify product quality throughout the production process

Ensure final product meets all required quality specifications

Perform machine cleanouts and maintenance of equipment and ancillary systems

Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area

Record daily production activities and relevant process data accurately

Report on production metrics including output, downtime, changeovers, and other key data

Person Specification

Proficient in English (reading, writing, and basic numeracy)
Able to interpret detailed work instructions, batch cards, and quality documentation
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
Willingness and ability to be trained on extrusion and ancillary equipment
Counter Balance forklift license
Reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented

Hours:

Training will initially be on days before migrating on to the following pattern after successful completion
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4pm - 6am (Friday)
6pm - 6am (Saturday and Sunday)

These are temp-to-perm opportunities dependant upon individual performance and continued strength of the customer order book.

Pay:
£13.00 per hour (rising to £15.78 per hour once migrated across to nights)