Job Description
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Assistant Machine Operator – Manufacturing
Shift Pattern: 5-Shift Rotation 7 on 2 off 7 on 2 off 7 on 10 off, days nights and afters
Location: Rotherham
£41,000
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Machine Operator to support production operations within a high-volume manufacturing environment. The role involves safe machine operation, quality monitoring, fault diagnosis, housekeeping, and supporting production teams to achieve performance, safety, and quality targets.
This is a hands-on position requiring strong technical awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a shift-based operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate production machinery safely and in line with company procedures and standard operating practices.
- Support machine operators during operation as directed by shift supervision.
- Identify, diagnose, and correct product and process faults.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and hazard-free working area around production equipment.
- Accurately record machine actions, process parameters, and quality checks in manual and electronic systems.
- Carry out routine quality and gauging checks and record results as required.
- Communicate production or quality issues to downstream processes using internal systems.
- Handle tooling and production equipment carefully to avoid damage or downtime.
- Replace consumable items from stores as required.
- Take readings and measurements at key stages of production when directed.
- Assist with housekeeping at the start and end of shifts, including enhanced cleaning tasks on night shifts.
- Work to departmental targets and act on information provided in production schedules or shift communications.
- Support continuous improvement activities and team objectives.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties within skill set and training.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Strong knowledge of production faults and problem-solving techniques.
- Previous experience operating and/or setting machinery in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities.
- Good technical understanding with the ability to troubleshoot machinery-related issues.
- Confident user of PC-based systems for data input and process monitoring.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to safely operate machinery controls from the production floor.
Qualifications & Training
- Mechanical qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent).
- Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH or equivalent).
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, including Maths, English, and a science subject.
- Motivated, professional, and results-driven with a strong safety focus.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Logical and analytical approach to work.
- Resilient and able to work in a fast-paced, pressurised environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills; confident working with a wide range of colleagues.
- Proactive, adaptable, and open to change.
- Willing to take ownership and responsibility. xwzovoh
- Actively promotes safety, standards, and continuous improvement.