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Rochester
1 month ago
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Our client is a long established high quality fabrication company working for specialist construction clients.

We are looking for a good Machine Operator for a position based in Rochester, Kent.

You will be responsible for operating, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated robotic equipment, using your fabrication skills to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production output.

Day Shift, Hours: 6:00am - 4:00pm. Salary from £32K. 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays, overtime rate applies if worked.

Responsibilities;

Operation of a range of manufacturing machinery; Controlling machine operations during production runs; Routine maintenance, inspections and troubleshooting; Loading, unloading, and moving components; General assembly tasks; Maintaining accurate records of production. Our client is looking for someone who follows safety procedures carefully and can work professionally within a busy team.

We are looking for;

Experience or training in fabrication, milling, welding, or assembly processes; Experience operating industrial or automated machinery; Competence in using hand tools and materials handling equipment safely and effectively; Welding/Fabrication experience if possible; Strong understanding of tooling requirements and materials used in manufacturing processes; Good organisational skills with attention to detail

This role provides an engaging and enjoyable environment for a practically minded competent and responsible person where your skills will be valued. Our client is a well-respected, established and professional company who look after their staff well and there are very good prospects within the business.

Free parking on site in Rochester. Local person preferred. Please apply with your CV

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