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MACHINE OPERATOR

€12,000.00 - €15,000.00 year (annually)

  • FULL TIME
  • SAN GWANN, MALTA
  • FULL DAY
  • 19 November 2026
  • Ref: 458330

We’re looking for a motivated Machine Operator to work in our optical lens laboratory. You’ll operate high-precision machines and help produce top-quality lenses used in eyewear. Full training is provided, along with great benefits and room to grow.

We are looking for a Machine Operator to work in our optical lens manufacturing laboratory. This is an exciting and challenging position, with good advancement and prospects for the right applicant. REQUIREMENTS Excellent fine motor skills Good verbal communication skills (English and Maltese) Able to work as part of a team (excellent team player) Must be diligent, self-motivated and a persevering person Drive and motivation to produce the best possible product on the market KEY RESPONSIBILITIES On a day to day basis the selected candidate will be working in the optical laboratory operating various machines involved in the manufacturing process of optical lenses for the eye-wear industry. Experience as a machine operator and experience in basic computer applications will be considered an asset. The selected applicant will be given full training in our manufacturing department. WORKING HOURS 7am - 3.30pm (Monday - Friday) 40hrs / week BENEFITS Additional Benefits offered by the company such as free private health insurance, fruit and freshly ground coffee at the office, annual performance bonus, yearly company product vouchers and regular team events. WANT TO KNOW MORE? We are a specialist organisation operating within the optical industry and has been serving the local market for over forty years. If you are interested in the role apply now. We are looking forward to receiving your application!

  • Profiles

    If multiple Education and Language Profiles are defined, please note that you must fit at least one of them, but not necessarily all.

    PROFILE 1

    • Language
      Reading
      Speaking
      Understanding
      Writing
    • ENGLISH

    ISCED Level:

    Upper secondary education - Level (3)
  • Competencies

    • Ensure conformity of operation on installations (default settings, safety, environment...)
    • Enter, reset or change automation program; transfer it to a PLC (programmable logic controller)
    • Clean and maintain machines, equipment, peripherals
    • Check condition and function of machine, position machines in accordance with processes
    • Clean and set up material and equipment
    • Enter and check the setting parameters or programming of machines and material
    • Determine causes of malfunctions of machines/installations; adjust setting parameters and perform interventions
    • Detect malfunctions and adjust settings
    • Define settings of equipment/tools (speed, flow, rhythm...) based on technical plans/specifications/equipment capacity...
    • Mount metal platelets, cut stones... Mount parts (place, set...)
    • Prepare samples. Set up tests and trials according to protocol
    • Adjust machines via a selection of programmes or the application and control of the production parameters
    • Check functioning of machines and safety equipment and report malfunctions
    • Check and maintain installations (cleaning, lubricating...)
    • Perform precautionary or corrective basic maintenance of machines or equipment
    • Adjust machine settings (valves, augers...), automated controls or measuring instruments
    • Analyse data for follow-up of production (cost-benefit analysis, energy consumption...). Decide on corrective actions
    • Determine required machines and equipment. Check suitability, performance of new equipment (measurements...)
    • Execute specific actions on installations: supply machines with materials or raw materials
    • Adjust setting of machines and equipment, taking product type into account (weight, humidity, resistance...)
    • Specific domain: engineering (machines)
    • Take samples of materials or products and analyse
    • Fine-tune automated production equipment (setting parameters, resetting...)
    • Perform machine processing: adjust
    • Set installation or select right program
    • Maintain machines and tools
    • Operate: simple machine
    • Operate: automatically controlled machine
    • Operate: complex machine
    • Operate: different machines in one shift
    • Perform work: operate and maintain machines and installations
    • Check products (resistance, dimensions, weight...); detect deviations
    • Check operation of machines and equipment during production
    • Check safety provisions and start machines
    • Identify malfunctions on machines and devices. Carry out simple interventions if necessary
    • Perform basic maintenance of machines and equipment
    • Start up machine or installation and follow-up production process
    • Mount attachments. Adjust machine or select programme
    • Input parameters (speed, flowrate, temperature...). Start up machine or line (of machines) and monitor
    • Select production data and set parameters (quantity, dosage, mixture..)
    • Test and check safety systems and adjust settings of mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic... Parts
  • Past Experience

    • Occupation
      Experience(months)
    • MACHINE OPERATOR, GENERIC
      24
  • Driving Licences

    No Driving Licenses required for this vacancy

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