Machine Operator

Machine operator | £28,000 - £33,280 per annum | Poole

Looking for a steady role where precision really counts? Earn up to £16.00 per hour as a Machine Operative on a consistent shifts, either 7:00 to 15:30 or 15:30 to 00:00.

You'll take ownership of the production, running presses and furnace equipment to a high standard.

If you're methodical, safety-minded and like knowing your work is accurate, this role is built for you.

• A fixed shift pattern.
• Full training on machinery and standard operating procedures
• The chance to build specialist skills in casting, pressing and finishing
• Clear processes and well-defined expectations from day one
• A stable, structured production environment

• Completing start-of-shift machine and area checks so production begins on time
• Operating hydraulic presses, furnace equipment and weighing scales safely and in line with SOPs
• Casting, pressing and finishing metal products accurately against daily work orders
• Weighing and recording materials and finished products at every stage, reporting any discrepancies straight away
• Following lockout/tagout and isolation procedures when machinery is not in use
• Handing over clearly, including work order progress and any machine or quality issues

• Previous experience as a Machine Operative or Production Operative in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with presses, furnaces or similar heavy production machinery (advantageous)
• A precise approach to weighing, measuring and keeping accurate records
• Confidence following SOPs and safety procedures, including lockout/tagout
• A reliable, punctual approach to early starts