Production Technician

Convert2Media, LLC; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Bridgwater is seeking an entry-level Production Technician to ensure machinery operates efficiently and products meet quality standards. The role involves operating machines, conducting quality checks, and maintaining a clean work environment. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, reliable, and have experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Competitive salary of £30,000 with benefits.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a fast-paced manufacturing/production environment.
• Previous experience of operating/running machinery.
• Reliable, self-motivated with a desire to grow.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machines and equipment are in good running order and report defects.
• Conduct quality checks on production for visual faults and weight.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the work area.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing

Operating machinery

Good communication skills

Job description

Production Technician

Convert2Media – Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom

Technician Shift Basis 4 on 6 off (12 hour shift Days/Nights + On Call)

Starting salary £30,000 (Dependant on experience) + Benefits & Career Progression

We currently have an opportunity within our Production Technician team at our Bridgwater site (TA6) easily accessed via M5.

Purpose of Job / Mission

To ensure that the machines run to the specification established by the Technician Department and that the containers are produced to the customers agreed specification also a focus on minimizing downtime and scrap levels.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• To ensure that machines and equipment are in good running order. To report any defects to supervision and carry out any remedial work as instructed by supervision which is within the technician's level of competence
• To ensure that product arriving at the packing station is to an acceptable quality standards - This involves regular checks on the quality of production, both for visual faults and weight and filling in correctly all relevant paperwork
• To remove, clean, refit, realign or carry out other necessary adjustments to parts of moulding machines which are within the level of competence of the technician. This to include work on heads, tooling, blowpins, blades, and ancillary equipment.
• To ensure that raw material supplies are constant by changing over bins. To report to supervision if a fresh bin in usable condition is not available by the machine before a problem is created on the machine
• To ensure that the moulding machines, ancillary equipment and the immediate work area are maintained to a high standard of housekeeping and cleanliness at all times

Skills / Experience

Experience of working within a fast-paced manufacturing/production environment

Previous experience of operating/running machinery

Good communication skills

Your profile

Reliable, self-motivated with a desire to grow with us

Proactive, methodical and safe working methods

Excellent communication and team working skills

Proven experience of working well in a team environment

Mechanical Background Or Training / Qualifications

ALPLA UK offer career development and progression opportunities we support and upskill, a perfect opportunity for someone looking to enhance their career within a Global Manufacturing organisation

Due to the high volume of applications we receive you will only be contacted if your skill set and experience match the requirements of the position.

Contact Nathan Turtington Internal Recruiter for more information

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing