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General Operator (Pipe Production)
Baker Hughes
placeGB-NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE-WINCOMBLEE ROAD WELLSTREAM HOUSE
Posted on Baker Hughes website on 31 Mar 2025 (8 days ago)
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General Operator 

Are you an Operator looking for new role? 

Do you like contributing to achieving production goals while maintaining high quality standards? 

Join our Manufacturing team! 

As part of the Flexible Pipe Systems Offshore team based in Newcastle UK, you will be joining an established business and team with expertise in pipe design, manufacturing, and installation. This unique combination allows our customers to increase production and asset integrity whilst reducing the overall costs associated with a pipeline system. 

Partner with the best

The General Operator will be responsible for the operation and monitoring of machinery and equipment in the manufacturing process. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

As a General Operator, you will be responsible for:

  • Operating and monitoring manufacturing equipment and machinery according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).

  • Performing routine quality checks on products to ensure they meet specifications and quality standards.

  • Setting up machinery for production runs, including adjustments and calibrations as needed - rewind, tapeline, packager, tape/braider, magline, plastic extruder, PCP injection. May included operation of multiple machines at one time.

  • Repairing, patching, or splicing cable.

  • Troubleshooting and resolving minor equipment issues to minimize downtime.

  • Maintaining a clean and organized work area, following 5S principles.

  • Following safety protocols and company policies to ensure a safe working environment incl, participating in Risk Assessments.

  • Identifying and reporting all Safety concerns, Quality issues and manufacturing problems before progressing any work.

  • Collaborating with team members and supervisors to meet production schedules and solve operational challenges.

  • Participating in ongoing training programs to enhance skills and knowledge related to manufacturing processes and equipment.

Fuel your passion 

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in manufacturing or a related field is a plus.

  • Proven years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.

  • Can read and interpret documents such as safety rules, manufacturing work orders, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

  • Ability to use measuring equipment (rules, Vernier's, tapes).

  • Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes, equipment, and safety regulations.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production deadlines.

  • Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team setting.

  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and shifts as needed.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a self-driven and results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Work in a way that works for you 

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: 

  • You will be working a continental shift pattern – 2 weeks Dayshift / 2 weeks Nightshift.

Working with us 

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. 

Working for you 

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect: 

  • Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities

  • Comprehensive private medical care options

  • Safety net of life insurance and disability programs

  • Tailored financial programs

  • Additional elected or voluntary benefits

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Baker Hughes Company is an American global energy technology company co-headquartered in Houston, Texas and London, UK. As one of the world's largest oil field services, industrial and energy technology companies, it provides products and services to the oil and gas industry for exploration and production, as well as other energy and industrial applications.
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