Production worker (manufacturing)

As a production worker, your could:

• measure, grade and feed raw materials into production machinery
•  operate equipment like factory conveyor lines
•  assemble goods on a production line
•  report equipment faults to maintenance staff
•  monitor production and carry out basic testing and quality checks
•  store goods and raw materials, using lifting equipment
•  clean and maintain work areas and machinery

• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to operate and control equipment
• the ability to work well with others
• to be flexible and open to change
• the ability to work well with your hands
• observation and recording skills
• excellent verbal communication skills
• knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

You can get into this job through:

• an apprenticeship
• applying directly

With experience, you could become a shift supervisor, line manager or move into quality control.