Contractor

Parker; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Coventry is seeking a skilled Press Operator (Tube Extrusion) for a 9-month contractor role. You will operate various machinery, conduct quality checks, and record production data while adhering to health and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have experience in operating manufacturing machinery and a strong attention to detail. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to contribute to a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work across multiple manufacturing or press-based machines.
• Strong attention to detail with self-inspection skills.
• Basic numeracy skills for measurements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and work flexibly across multiple machines.
• Inspect, measure, and verify own work to ensure quality.
• Record production and quality data accurately.

Skills

Operating multiple manufacturing or press-based machines

Attention to detail

Basic numeracy skills

Reading and understanding instructions

Reliability and adaptability

Health, safety, and quality awareness

Job description

Position Summary

Job Title: Press Operator (Tube Extrusion)

Contract Type: Contractor

Contract Duration: 9 months

Location: Coventry

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and flexible Press Operator to support Tube Extrusion manufacturing operations at our Coventry facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a range of machinery, carrying out quality checks, and accurately recording production data while working to written instructions and established procedures.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Operate And Work Flexibly Across Multiple Machines, Including
• Press Dimple
• Bending
• Frazing
• Cropping
• Cutting
• Straightener
• Extrusion Press
• Support Tube Extrusion production activities in line with safety, quality, and delivery requirements
• Inspect, measure, and verify own work to ensure it meets required quality standards
• Follow simple written work instructions and procedures
• Accurately record production and quality data as required
• Maintain a safe, clean, and tidy working environment at all times

Qualifications

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven ability to work across multiple manufacturing or press-based machines (ideally in Tube Extrusion or metal forming)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to self-inspect work using appropriate measuring tools (e.g., gauges, calipers)
• Basic numeracy skills, including the ability to add and subtract whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
• Ability to read and understand simple written instructions and production documentation
• Reliable, adaptable, and able to work independently when required
• Strong awareness of health, safety, and quality in a manufacturing environment