Semi Skilled Operator

Christchurch

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Semi Skilled Operator | Christchurch | £16ph
Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can learn new skills and progress within a precision environment? Do you enjoy practical work, problem solving and taking pride in producing high quality results? This Semi Skilled Operator position offers stability, training and long term opportunity.
As a Semi Skilled Operator, you will be part of a supportive environment where your willingness to learn and strong work ethic will be valued. No formal engineering background is required, just the ability to listen, learn and apply new skills.
As a Semi Skilled Operator, you will benefit from:

Full training across all production processes
The opportunity to learn new workshop and engineering skills
Supportive team environment
Consistent, stable working hours
Long term progression with skill development
Working with modern equipment in a clean, organised workshop
As a Semi Skilled Operator, your responsibilities will include:

Deburring and preparing components to a high standard
Dressing holes and finishing metal parts
Cutting materials using a guillotine and saw
Assembly of fittings and small components
Light clean-up work using orbital tools
Light fabrication work as skills and training develop
As a Semi Skilled Operator, your experience will include:

Practical, hands-on working approach
Ability to learn and retain technical information
Strong work ethic and reliability
Previous workshop or manual handling experience is beneficial but not essential
A positive attitude and willingness to develop new skills
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ella at Rubicon for more information

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