Production Machine Operative

Company: CRC Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Northampton
Job Description:

Production Machine Operative – Coated Conversion

Salary: £26,607 per annum (£13.12 per hour)

Working Hours: 39 hours per week Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 17:00 Friday: 08:30 – 16:00

Permanent role

Role Overview

Responsible for the efficient operation of production machinery and the assembly of abrasive

products. Successful candidate will be expected to contribute to maintaining high standards of

product quality, production efficiency, and workplace safety across all manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

Machine Operation & Production

  • Set up, calibrate and operate joint preparation and production machinery in line with work
  • instructions and specifications
  • Carry out cutting, slitting, pressing, assembly and belt nesting processes
  • Monitor machine performance and make adjustments to optimise output and minimise
  • downtime
  • Ensure all products meet required quality standards throughout the manufacturing process
  • Quality Control
  • Inspect joints, belts and finished products for accuracy and consistency
  • Conduct in-process and final quality checks
  • Identify defects or inconsistencies and take corrective action where appropriate
  • Accurately complete production and quality control records

Maintenance & Housekeeping

  • Perform routine machine maintenance and cleaning to ensure optimal performance
  • Report faults, breakdowns or safety concerns promptly to management
  • Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment in accordance with company
  • standards

Product-Specific Duties

  • Operate processes including:
  • Cutting materials to length and size
  • Pressing and assembly of abrasive belts
  • Slitting materials to required widths
  • Packing and preparing finished goods for dispatch

Manufacture products, including:

  • Wheels: cookie cutting, centre bore drilling, dressing, marking and inspection
  • Points: drilling, gluing, shank mounting, curing, finishing and inspection

Health & Safety

  • Adhere strictly to all health and safety regulations and company policies
  • Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
  • Contribute to a safe working culture and report hazards immediately
  • Teamwork & Continuous Improvement
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across production
  • Follow instructions from supervisors and support team objectives
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying efficiencies in processes

Additional Duties

  • Undertake any other reasonable tasks as requested by senior management

Skills & Experience:

Essential

  • Good level of literacy and numeracy
  • Strong attention xwwtmva to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to follow technical instructions and production documentation
  • Good communication and teamwork skills

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or machine operation role
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of production processes

Performance Expectations

  • Demonstrate reliability and consistency in production output
  • Maintain high-quality standards with minimal supervision
  • Develop a strong understanding of all production processes
  • Contribute positively to team performance and workplace culture

All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.CRC Recruitment are a leading Midlands based recruitment consultancy covering vacancies across the UK. We have been established since 2003 and have a reputation for high service standards to both candidates and clients. We supply permanent or temporary staff to all areas of business covering a variety of different industries…

Posted: October 16th, 2026