We are currently representing a rapidly growing client in Scunthorpe with a wealth of long-term opportunities available. This client is offering permanent contracts after just 12 weeks, providing a stable and rewarding career path for dedicated individuals.
What is Expected of a Machine Operative:
- Prepare materials for processing by cleaning, sanding, or applying primers to ensure proper adhesion and surface finish.
- Operate machinery to apply coatings, finishes, or paints to surfaces using various methods such as spray guns, brushes, or rollers, adhering to specifications and quality standards.
- Monitor production processes, including thickness, drying times, and temperatures, to ensure adherence to specifications.
- Inspect processed surfaces for defects, such as bubbles, runs, or uneven coverage, and make necessary adjustments to achieve desired results.
- Mix materials, including paints, varnishes, and sealants, according to formulation instructions and industry standards.
- Maintain machinery and tools, including cleaning, calibrating, and performing routine maintenance, to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
- Follow safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.
- Keep accurate records of production activities, including materials used, application methods, and quality control checks, for documentation and reporting purposes.
- Collaborate with other team members, such as production supervisors, quality control inspectors, and engineers, to coordinate processes and troubleshoot issues.
- Stay updated on advancements in machinery technology, materials, and application techniques through training and professional development opportunities.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and other stakeholders to coordinate work schedules, address concerns, and ensure that production targets are met.
Holiday Pay as a Machine Operative:
You will accrue 5.6 weeks of paid holiday during each complete holiday year based on a 5-day working week. This entitlement incorporates your statutory entitlement. Part-time employees will receive a pro-rata entitlement. If your employment commences or terminates part way through a holiday year, your entitlement will be calculated as 1/260th of your annual entitlement for each day of service