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Machine Operator

A Machine Operator is the person who keeps the gears of production turning — quite literally. Their job is to set up, operate, and maintain machinery used in manufacturing or industrial settings. Here's a breakdown of what they typically do:

  • Set up machines at the start of a production cycle, including calibration and cleaning.

  • Control and adjust machine settings, like speed or temperature, depending on the product being made.

  • Feed raw materials or parts into semi-automated machines.

  • Inspect finished parts using precision tools to ensure they meet quality standards.

  • Troubleshoot and fix minor issues that arise during operation.

  • Keep detailed records of production output and any defects.

  • Perform routine maintenance and ensure safety protocols are followed at all times2.

It’s a hands-on role that requires attention to detail, mechanical know-how, and a strong sense of responsibility.

​Burton upon Trent, also known as Burton-on-Trent or simply Burton, is a market town in Staffordshire, England, close to the border with Derbyshire. In 2011, it had a population of 72,299.[2] The demonym for residents of the town is 'Burtonian'. Burton is 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Derby, 27 miles (43 km) northwest of Leicester, 28 miles (45 km) west-southwest of Nottingham and 20 miles (32 km) south of the southern entrance to the Peak District National Park.

Burton is known for brewing.[3] The town originally grew up around Burton Abbey. Burton Bridge was also the site of two battles, in 1322 when Edward II defeated the rebel Earl of Lancaster and 1643 when royalists captured the town during the First English Civil War. William Lord Paget and his descendants were responsible for extending the manor house within the abbey grounds and facilitating the extension of the River Trent Navigation to Burton. Burton grew into a busy market town by the early modern period.

The town is served by Burton-on-Trent railway station. The town was also the start and terminus of the now defunct South Staffordshire Line which linked it to Lichfield, Walsall, Dudley and Stourbridge.

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