Novara People are recruiting for a Trainee Furnace Operator to join a specialist manufacturing business in Leeds. The company manufactures specialist glass products used across a range of industrial applications. This is a great opportunity for someone with a practical/technical mindset who wants to train and develop within a manufacturing environment. The furnace is essentially high-temperature equipment used to melt and process glass before it is manufactured into specialist glass flake products. Full training will be provided on the machinery and production process. The Role Working alongside the Furnace Supervisor, you will be trained to operate, monitor and maintain the furnace throughout production. Core Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm Full UK Driving Licence Essential Full Training Provided Your duties will include: Supporting the Furnace Supervisor with the day-to-day running of the furnaces Starting up and shutting down furnace equipment Monitoring temperatures, readings and production levels Adjusting the furnace control panel when required Monitoring production to ensure the correct type of glass flake is being produced Identifying and responding to production faults General fault finding and troubleshooting while the furnace is running Changing miller screens Cleaning vacuums and filters Recording production figures, averages and total output Working towards production targets Liaising with R&D Engineers and management regarding production and technical issues Maintaining high Health & Safety standards at all times Hours The core working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm. This role requires flexibility. Candidates must be willing to work additional hours when production requires it, which can include: Overtime Longer shifts Some weekends Occasional night shifts You therefore need to be genuinely flexible around working hours Skills: Full UK driving licence – essential Practical, hands-on approach Basic understanding of electrical systems Good problem-solving skills Comfortable working around industrial machinery Basic computer skills, including Excel Able to learn internal software systems for production/data logging Strong Health & Safety awareness Reliable and hardworking Willing to learn and develop Flexible to work overtime, weekends and nights when required
Machine Operator in Leeds employer: Novara People Ltd
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