Technical Machine Operative

Location: Bridgwater
Salary: £25,000 + Two Bonuses
Working Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 22nd January

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to enter the engineering industry or with prior machine operation experience. The role involves working with a wide range of machinery to cut, measure, and scale materials for the Formula 1 industry. Full training is provided; however, the ability to read technical drawings is essential. Please do not apply if you cannot read drawings.

Key Responsibilities

You will operate and manage various machinery and processes across multiple production areas, including:

• Inspection & Quality Control

  • Dimensional and visual inspection of your own output.

• Production Operations

  • Blank Preparation
    • Milling elastomer materials.
    • Cutting/stamping blanks to size and weight specifications.
    • Operating Barwell preform cutters.
  • Metal & PTFE Preparation
    • Masking, shot blasting, and degreasing metals.
    • Mixing and applying bonding agents to metals and PTFE.
  • Moulding
    • Setting up moulds and presses.
    • Operating multiple moulding presses (compression and transfer).
    • Trimming excess flash from moulded components.
  • RTV Silicone Casting
    • Mixing and degassing two-part silicone.
    • Cleaning, preparing, and pouring materials into moulds.
  • Trimming & Finishing
    • Operating manual lathes and knifing machines for cutting and polishing.
    • Applying sealants and performing hand assembly tasks.
    • Operating laser marking equipment.

• Other Duties

  • Correct manual handling of tools and moulds.
  • Compliance with production paperwork, SOPs, and HSE standards.
  • Flexibility to assist in other production areas as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in a rubber manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Strong dexterity to handle small components while wearing gloves.
• Quality-focused with excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge of foreign object defect prevention and rectification.
• Ability to understand and complete production paperwork accurately.

Competencies

• Awareness of quality standards and their business impact.
• Strong housekeeping practices to maintain a clean work area.
• Ability to follow health and safety requirements diligently.

If you're a detail-oriented individual looking to grow in the engineering field, this role offers great potential.

Apply now to join a leading-edge team supporting the Formula 1 industry!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.