Machine Operator
- Swansea
- Temporary
- Full-time
Function: Production
Location: Swansea
Line Manager's Job Title: Extrusion Manager
Contract Length: Temp to PermJob PurposeTo operate within the Extrusion Department to maximise production output safely and efficiently, ensuring consistent product quality and minimal waste. This role works on a 12-hour shift pattern.Job Description
- Deliver departmental targets for safety, quality, hygiene, housekeeping, and production.
- Accurately record and maintain all required production data and documentation.
- Ensure all tasks are carried out safely and in line with procedures.
- Monitor processes, troubleshoot issues, and escalate problems when required.
- Conduct regular quality checks at defined intervals.
- Support maintenance activities when necessary.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain safety and accident levels within target.
- Ensure quality and hygiene standards are achieved; promptly address non-conformance.
- Achieve departmental objectives for waste reduction, productivity, utilisation, and cost.
- Escalate temporary machinery fixes and support long-term solutions.
- Accurately generate and submit shift production reports.
- Complete daily logbooks, recording all issues and actions taken.
- Previous experience in machine or production line operation, ideally within manufacturing.
- Good mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot basic machine issues.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Flexibility to work varying shift patterns as required.
- Sound decision-making skills with a safety-first mindset.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and quality-focused approach.