Machine operator Work, Jobs in Darlington, Dur (with Salaries)

Multi Skilled Machinist
The Danesmoor Group —Newton Aycliffe
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Computer skills
- Free parking
- Referral programme
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7d
Production Operator
Icon plastics —Stockton-on-Tees
- £13.08 - £14.20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Quality control
- In-person
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Production Operatives
T&G Automotive Ltd —Shildon
- £14.75 - £16.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Assembly
- In-person
- Free parking
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6d
Injection Moulding Technician
Icon plastics —Stockton-on-Tees
- £34,000 - £35,500 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Maintenance
- Quality control
- Mentoring
- Free parking
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Shot Blaster (3 Shift Rotation)
Wilson Associates Ltd —Stanley
- £15.53 an hour
- Temporary
- Basic maths
- Forklift
- Assembly
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Production Operator
Cawingredients Limited —Leeming Bar
- £31,930.00 - £42,794.48 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Process Operator
Permoid Industries Ltd —Newton Aycliffe
- Temporary
- In-person
Embroidery Machine Operator
Workwear Express —Durham
- From £12.71 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Quality control
- Warehouse experience
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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6d
Thermoforming setter
PFF Packaging Group Ltd —Stockton-On-Tees
- £13.60 an hour
- Temporary
- Basic maths
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Free parking
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11d
Print Operator
Authentix Security Print Solutions —Consett
- £38,000 - £40,725 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- English
- Manufacturing
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Powder Line Operator
Metador —Middlesbrough
- Assembly
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
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13d
Machine Operative
Bedwell Bedding Limited —Thirsk
- From £15 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Forklift
- Continuous improvement
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4d
Packing Line Operative
Hargreaves Industrial Services —Stockton-on-Tees
- £1.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Forklift
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10d
Pressbrake General Operators
Hydram —Ferryhill
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Manufacturing
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Machine Operator
Modine Manufacturing Company —Consett
- Quality control
- Manufacturing
- Hand tools
4d
CNC Gas Burning Operator
SeAH Wind —Middlesbrough
- £19.89 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
13d
Machine Operator
Carey Group —Middlesbrough
- Driving
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5d
Laser Operator
Wilson Associates Ltd —Stanley
- £15.92 - £17.37 an hour
- Temporary
- Maintenance
- Forklift
- Maths
- Free parking
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RTD Operator (FLT)
Cawingredients Limited —Leeming Bar
- £31,930.00 - £42,794.48 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Maintenance
- Forklift
- Conflict management
Production Operator
Nicholsons Sealing Technologies Ltd. —Stanley
- £13.11 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- No experience needed
- Quality control
- Annual leave
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Multi Skilled Machinist

The Danesmoor Group
Newton Aycliffe

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
7 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Referral programme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Technical troubleshooting
Lean
Quality control within general manufacturing industry
Machining
Continuous improvement
Quality control
Computer skills
Site housekeeping
Training & development
Manufacturing
Communication skills

Full job description

Company description

Danesmoor Group is a market-leading distributor of kitchen and bedroom components, proudly supplying the UK KBB industry for more than 110 years. We offer a comprehensive range of quality stocked products, flexible services and bespoke design options, supported by dedicated teams focused on expert advice and excellent customer service.

Function / Department description

Life Kitchens is a fast-growing, premium kitchen brand operating across Trade, Retail and Contracts channels. Supported by state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, Life manufactures fully assembled kitchens and bedrooms, with internals, fittings and frontals pre-fitted to a high standard.

Summary and Purpose

The Lead Machinist supports the Manufacturing & Production Supervisors by leading day-to-day machining activity, setting standards on the shop floor and helping the team achieve safe, accurate and efficient output. The role is hands-on and requires strong technical capability, good process discipline and the ability to coach others in correct machining methods, quality expectations and safe working practices.

The post holder will help ensure that machines, materials, tooling and job information are ready to meet the production plan. They will support problem solving, quality control, training, and continuous improvement across the machining area.

Main Responsibilities

Lead and support daily activity within the machining area, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately and in line with the production plan.
Set, operate and adjust machinery in line with product specifications, drawings, job tickets and standard operating procedures.
Support the Manufacturing & Production Supervisors with labour coordination, work allocation and shift-to-shift communication.
Check material, components, programmes, tooling and paperwork are available before work starts, escalating any shortages or issues promptly.
Carry out first-off checks and routine quality checks to ensure output meets specification before work continues through the process.
Coach and support Operators and Multi Skilled Machinists to build capability, consistency and ownership of standards.
Promote good process control, clean working practices and continuous improvement across the machining area.
Identify machine, tooling, quality or process issues and support root-cause problem solving with Supervisors, Engineering and Quality where required.
Ensure non-conforming product is clearly identified, contained and escalated in line with internal procedure.
Lead by example, upholding company values and maintaining a positive, professional presence on the shop floor.

General Duties

Follow all health and safety requirements, risk assessments, safe systems of work and PPE standards.
Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area, including machine housekeeping and basic operator care routines.
Support the creation, review and use of SOPs for machining tasks, training and audit compliance.
Ensure machine checks, quality checks and relevant documentation are completed accurately and on time.
Assist with training, induction and skills development for employees working in the machining area.
Build effective working relationships with Supervisors, Planning, Engineering, Quality and other manufacturing areas.
Use production systems, trackers and Microsoft Office tools as required to support daily control and reporting.
Carry out other reasonable tasks and duties as required to support the needs of the business.

Personal Attributes

Strong understanding of machining processes, quality standards and safe working practices.
Ability to read and interpret job information, drawings, specifications and production documents.
Calm, confident and visible on the shop floor, with the ability to guide others in a practical way.
Good communication skills, with the confidence to escalate issues clearly and promptly.
Positive team player with a flexible approach and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Well organised, able to prioritise workload and maintain standards under pressure.
Problem-solving mindset with a focus on doing the job right first time.

Authorities

Authority to stop machining activity and seek guidance if there is a safety concern, quality concern, missing information or risk of producing non-conforming work.
Authority to escalate machine, tooling, material or process issues to the Manufacturing & Production Supervisors, Engineering, Quality or Planning as required.
Authority to challenge poor process control, unsafe practice or quality standards that fall below expectation.

Skills and Experience Required

Experience

Essential

Experience in a manufacturing or machining environment. Able to set, operate and troubleshoot relevant machinery.

Desirable

Previous lead operator or team leader experience.

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of safe working practices, product specifications, quality checks and process control.

Desirable

Knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement tools.

Skills

Essential

Good communication, organisation, problem solving and coaching skills.

Desirable

Microsoft Office and production system experience.

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant machine training or competence for the equipment used in the area.

Desirable

IOSH, First Aid, Fire Marshal or recognised manufacturing qualification.

Physical requirements

Essential

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and remain flexible in line with business needs.

Desirable

Multi-skilled across more than one machining process.

Benefits:

Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme

Work Location: In person

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machine operator jobs in darlington, dur

Multi Skilled Machinist

Production Operator

Production Operatives

Injection Moulding Technician

Shot Blaster (3 Shift Rotation)

Production Operator

Process Operator

Embroidery Machine Operator

Thermoforming setter

Print Operator

Powder Line Operator

Machine Operative

Packing Line Operative

Pressbrake General Operators

Machine Operator

CNC Gas Burning Operator

Machine Operator

Laser Operator

RTD Operator (FLT)

Production Operator

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