General Operative

Summary: As an Injection Moulding General Operative, you will support the production team by operating machinery, handling moulded parts, and ensuring the smooth running of the injection moulding process. You will maintain high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency while working as part of a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Duties

Operate Machines

• Run machines safely and efficiently according to standard operating procedures
• Ensure parts are produced within specification and quality standards
• Monitor cycle times and machine performance
• Report machine faults or abnormalities immediately

Assembly & Secondary Operations

• Trimming excess material, deburring, drilling, tapping, ultrasonic welding
• Assembling components
• Inserting parts where required
• Packing finished goods according to instructions
• Follow operations as per works instructions

Quality Monitoring

• Visually inspect parts for defects and report scrap or quality issues
• Ensure accurate completion of production and quality paperwork
• Maintain cycle time records and production counts

Required Experience/Background:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred
• Experience with injection moulding machines is an advantage but not always required (training provided)
• Basic math and literacy skills