We are looking for a Machine Operator (day shift) to join our parts manufacturing site in Bristol, Rhode Island. You will be responsible for all aspects of operating processing equipment to the required standards to uphold our production schedule.

As Machine Operator you will be responsible for multiple machines on the production floor. This includes

• Setup: mounting tools, assembling auxiliary equipment, preparing raw materials, and setting up necessary work cell setup (conveyors, packaging, etc.)

• Startup: preheat tooling, loading appropriate programming, starting production process

• Operation / Monitoring: ensure quality and safety standards, adhere to relevant operating procedures, submitting samples

• Troubleshooting: emergency shut downs, identifying and implementing corrective actions, first line maintenance

• Shut downs and changeovers as required to production schedule

The successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks with minimal supervision; have good mechanical aptitude, possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus, and demonstrable experience of applying best practice safety and continuous improvement methods and systems is required.

In addition to a competitive salary, we also provide a range of attractive benefits, including 401k matching and healthcare.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.

At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.

About Victrex

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.

With over 40 years‘ experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders

Vision and culture

At Victrex we have a clear purpose: to bring transformational and sustainable solutions which address world material challenges every day.

This underpins our core values; passion, innovation and performance which are at the heart of our business.

Our culture is shaped by how we work together, driving for results with a focus on customers, continuous improvement and doing the right thing. Our values, passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of our business and we value and recognise how every employee plays an important role in enabling us to deliver our growth strategy.

Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities. We have recently become winners of the prestigious Ecovadis Silver Award, which is a universal acknowledgement of our sustainability rating as being in the top 5% of over 75,000 companies. We are also proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer.

Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know:

The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team.

We are always here to help provide any ‘reasonable adjustments’ you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth.

We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat......whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that’s right for you, right from the start!

That email is: [email protected]

Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community.

Please talk to us about flexible working.