Production Operator
Listed on Microchip Technology’s official careers site. Posted October 14, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world.
They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values ; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.
Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you. Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!
Job Description
Job Purpose: To operate and monitor manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring all products meet strict quality specifications, production targets, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Equipment Operation: Operate and monitor manufacturing machinery efficiently to meet production targets and achieve company KPIs.
Quality Control
Ensure all finished products meet required specifications, with the ability to identify, report, and document process issues and defects.
Data Logging
Accurately record and log production information, outputs, and metrics onto the internal IT system.
Process Adherence
Follow operational instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) precisely to achieve daily goals.
Health & Safety
Strictly adhere to all Health & Safety (H&S) regulations, policies, and safe working practices.
Housekeeping
Clean, organise, and maintain the work area to ensure a safe and tidy environment (5S standards).
Continuous Improvement
Actively engage in and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices.
General Duties
Carry out manual handling, packaging, and general production duties as required by the business.
Key Skills and Requirements
- Quality Focus: Strong attention to detail with a proven ability to check and maintain high-quality standards.
Communication
Good verbal and written communication skills to report issues and collaborate with team members.
Teamwork
Ability to work effectively within a team environment to achieve shared manufacturing goals.
Instruction Following
Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
Literacy & Numeracy
Good basic literacy and numeracy skills for measuring, counting, and reading specifications.
Environment
Ability to work comfortably and productively in a controlled, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Motivation
Self-motivated with a strong drive to achieve targets and maintain high performance.
Adaptability
High level of flexibility and a genuine willingness to learn new skills and operate different machinery.
Shipping & Dispatch Experience
Previous experience supporting shipping, dispatch, goods-out, packing, or logistics activities would be advantageous.
This role would be ideal for candidates living within the local Caldicot area, particularly those within a short travelling distance of the site, enabling reliable attendance across all shift patterns. Selection Criteria Qualified to a minimum of GCSE grade C or above in Maths, English and Science Be able and willing to work on a variety of shift patterns where skills and business needs dictate.
Travel Time
No Travel To all recruitment agencies : Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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