Job Details

We're recruiting for a Prep Machine Operative to join our well established and respected client based in Loughborough on a full-time, temp to perm basis.

Pay: £14.05 per hour (increase in pay when taken on permanently).
Hours: 07:15 - 16:15 Monday - Thursday and 07:15 - 12:15 on Friday.

The Role:
As a Prep Machine Operator, you will be responsible to use a variety of manual machines (e.g. lathes, guillotines, press etc.) to drill and mill steel. The successful candidate will have knowledge of technical drawings and understand specifications to achieve our clients desired result. As well as quality check by inspecting and measuring products to ensure it meets the necessary requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand, read and interpret technical drawings.
• Set up and operate a production machine in accordance with establish procedures and guidelines.
• Operate machinery to fabricate beams, columns or other steel components for manufacturing.
• Maintain and monitor machines to make sure they function properly.
• Conduct quality checks periodically.
• Ensure adequate materials and supplies are available to complete operations as needed.
• Adjust machine as needed for changeovers, different functions, or other varying needs of production.
• Use gauges and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirement.
• Supervise the machine whilst executing the task and make any necessary adjustments to produce a better result.
• Comply with all quality policies, specification, regulations and instructions.
• Always maintain equipment and work area is clean and safe at all times.
• Measure mark and scribe dimensions and reference points on material.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Operate all necessary safety equipment and ensure correct PPE is used at all times.

Essential Requirements:

• Ability to understand, read and interpret technical drawings.
• Good attention to detail.
• Knowledge of safe machine practice standards.
• Knowledge of heavy gauge steel production procedures.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.

If you are looking for the next step in your career with a well-established and respected local company, then apply for this role now!

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About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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