Machine Operator

Location: Sparkford, Somerset
Competitive Pay – DOE
⏰ Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week
Rotating Shifts – 1 Week Early / 1 Week Late
Overtime Available

Interaction Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Machine Operator to join our client’s busy manufacturing operation in Sparkford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience operating Press Brake, CNC Router or Laser machinery who is looking to develop their skills within a fast-paced engineering and production environment.

Early Shift – 1 Week

• Monday – Thursday: 6:00am – 3:00pm
• Friday: 6:00am – 12:00pm

Late Shift – 1 Week

• Monday – Thursday: 2:00pm – 11:00pm
• Friday: 11:00am – 5:00pm

As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for setting and operating a range of machinery, including Press Brakes, CNC Routers and Lasers.

You will work with a variety of materials including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium and plastic, ensuring materials are correctly checked for size, thickness and grade.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting and operating Press Brake, CNC Router and Laser machinery.
• Loading and unloading sheet materials and finished cut parts.
• Using nesting software to optimise material usage.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Working from Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Measuring, cutting and inspecting finished parts.
• Forming and folding sheet metal and plate using a Press Brake.
• Deburring and finishing components.
• Sorting finished parts by job and material.
• Checking completed work against technical drawings and quality standards.
• Completing relevant production and quality documentation.
• Carrying out basic machine maintenance procedures.
• Identifying potential risks and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Working with colleagues to achieve On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets.
• Operating other machinery when required.
• Maintaining excellent Health & Safety standards at all times.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience operating Press Brake, CNC Router or Laser machinery.
• Experience working within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• The ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers, protractors, squares and tape measures.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of nesting software would be advantageous.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, self-motivated and productive approach to work.
• The ability to work comfortably in a physically active manufacturing environment.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office/365, Sage or CIM50 would also be beneficial, but is not essential.

• Full-time, permanent hours
• 40-hour working week
• Overtime opportunities available
• Rotating early and late shift pattern
• Opportunity to develop your engineering and machine operating skills
• Work within an established manufacturing environment
• Support from Interaction Recruitment

If you're looking for your next opportunity within quality inspection and want to join a successful manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Call Interaction Recruitment Taunton: (phone number removed)
Email your CV to: (url removed)

Allocation Number: INDTB