Manufacturing Operator (Press Operator / Press Driver) Magnesium
Manchester, United Kingdom
Full Time
Experienced
| Job Title: | Extrusions Press Operator / Press Driver – Weld Rod Extrusions Operator |
| Reports to: | Team Leader |
| Department: | Production |
| Location: | Manchester |
Luxfer is looking for an Extrusions Press Operator / Press Driver to support the weld rod extrusion area within the Manchester manufacturing operation. This is a key production role requiring safe, consistent operation of extrusion press equipment, close control of process parameters and accurate completion of production records in line with site procedures and customer quality expectations.
The role will support succession planning and provide increased operational focus in the weld rod area following recent customer complaints and quality issues. The successful candidate must be able to follow instructions exactly, maintain concentration on repetitive and detailed tasks, and complete production documentation accurately and on time.
Experience of working in a manufacturing environment with high quality standards is strongly preferred. Background knowledge of AS9100 or similar aerospace, defence or regulated quality systems would be a significant advantage, as the role requires disciplined process control, traceability and right-first-time completion of records.
Main responsibilities:
- Operate extrusion press equipment and associated plant safely, consistently and in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures.
- Support weld rod extrusion production, ensuring process steps are completed exactly as instructed and any deviations are escalated immediately.
- Monitor and record key process variables, checking that equipment remains within defined control parameters.
- Complete production records, log sheets and handover information accurately, legibly and in full to support traceability and quality assurance.
- Inspect work, identify potential quality issues and stop or escalate concerns where product, process or documentation standards may be at risk.
- Maintain effective communication with Team Leaders, operators, Quality and other departments to support safe and right-first-time production.
- Take ownership for housekeeping, safe working and timely reporting of hazards, breakdowns or abnormal conditions.
Flexibility Statement:
This job description is not inflexible but is an outline and account of the main duties. Any changes will be discussed with the post holder in advance. This job description will be reviewed periodically to consider changes and developments in requirements.
Important: Export Control Requirement
This position may require access to US ITAR controlled information under a US export authorization/licence.
To comply with these regulations, applicants must be eligible to access controlled technology. This typically requires a national of a country not listed under ITAR §126.1 (U.S. arms embargoed countries), and legally entitled to work in the UK. Regrettably, we are unable to consider applicants from countries currently listed under ITAR §126.1.
In order to be shortlisted applicants must demonstrate on your CV that you meet all the essential criteria set out in the Qualifications/Education, Experience and Skills & Knowledge sections below. Where there are a high number of applicants; the company reserve the right to shortlist using the desirable criteria.
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As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you wish to request that your application be considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please explicitly state so in your CV and / or accompanying cover letter.
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