Are you an experienced Machine Setter, Machine Operator or Production Technician who enjoys working with machinery (pneumatic ideally) rather than simply operating a production line?
We're looking for someone with hands-on experience of setting, adjusting and maintaining manufacturing equipment to join our Production team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical skills, working across a range of automated and semi-automated production machinery within a growing manufacturing business.
If you have experience carrying out machine changeovers, making mechanical adjustments, fault finding and keeping production running efficiently, we'd like to hear from you.
This role is based on a basic 42-hour working week of Monday to Thursday. The advertised hourly rate includes a £0.75 per hour shift allowance which covers the requirement to work two additional 10-hour Friday shifts at single time per month.
Aztec Aerosols Ltd has been in operation since 1995 undertaking Aerosol Contract Filling for customers. Based on Gateway in Crewe since 1999 the site has grown in size and market presence. In 2017, the business was acquired by the Instarmac group plc, a privately owned manufacturing business, who are an award winning Times top 100 business who supply products to the Highway maintenance, Tiling, Commercial flooring and External hard landscaping markets to most continents across the world.
In 2021 major investment was made to the Aztec site in a new high speed filling line capable of up to 180 cans a minute, significantly increasing output capability to over 2.5 million cans per month. This combined with the support and investment the parent group can offer has improved production efficiencies, process improvement and ultimately customer experience.
This is an exciting time to join our business and be part of our success!
Some of what you'll be doing
As a Machine Setter, you'll be trained to set up and operate a variety of production equipment, from highly automated machinery to more manual production lines, becoming a multi-skilled member of the team.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Setting up production machinery ready for manufacture, including product changeovers and machine adjustments.
- Monitoring machine performance and making mechanical or process adjustments to maintain optimum production speeds and minimise downtime.
- Identifying and resolving minor machine faults, escalating more complex issues to the Maintenance team where required.
- Working closely with Maintenance, Quality and Production teams to ensure efficient operation of the production line.
- Carrying out routine cleaning and basic autonomous maintenance to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.
- Preparing and connecting raw materials, chemicals, gases and other production materials to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Monitoring product quality and critical control points throughout the manufacturing process.
- Completing production, quality, waste and machine records accurately.
- Supporting continuous improvement activities to improve machine performance, reduce waste and increase productivity.
- Following all Health & Safety, quality and manufacturing standards.
What we're looking for
We're looking for someone who enjoys working with machinery and has practical manufacturing experience.
Ideally you'll have:
- Previous experience as a Machine Setter, Machine Operator, Production Technician, Process Operator or similar manufacturing role.
- Hands-on experience setting, adjusting, changing over or troubleshooting production machinery.
- Good mechanical aptitude with the confidence to make machine adjustments and identify equipment issues.
- Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.
- An understanding of quality standards, critical control points and Health & Safety procedures.
- Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to keeping production running efficiently.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn new machinery and production processes.
Why join us?
This is an exciting time to join our business as we continue to invest in our people and equipment. You'll receive full training across different production lines, giving you the opportunity to become a multi-skilled Machine Setter with genuine opportunities for development and progression.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.97 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Profit sharing
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience of working in a manufacturing production environment?
- Have you been responsible for operating and managing production machinery in a manufacturing environment?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
