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Machine Operator
Location Treforest (Then Newport)
Salary - £12.50 per hour
Full time Mon – Thurs 08.00 – 16.30 Fri 07.00 – 12.00
Job description
To set-up & operate production machines / equipment / processes in a safe, efficient & effective manner with Engineering support. Ensuring product produced is to the set quality standard & manufactured at the set production rate.
Essential Job Functions/ Responsibilities
Run a range of production machines / processes to produce products to the quality standards required & achieve out-put standards set
Apply best practice standards in all areas of H&S, quality produced, standard operating procedures (SOP’s) & data recording
Demonstrate good house keeping
Ensure PPE is maintained & used as prescribed
Create & maintain accurate records relating to machine out-puts & down time. Ensure all paperwork including start-up check sheets are completed daily
Actively support Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) & all assigned (Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) required
Assist with Risk Assessments & all safety improvement activities
Actively participate in all continuous improvement activities / initiatives & Kaisen events. Proactively identify & make recommendations for improvements
Train other operators as required.
Sharing experience, best practice, relaying all relevant knowledge & information with colleagues
Carry out hand assembly work & general duties as required
Any other duties as required by the Production Manager
Qualifications - Minimum
Good standard of Education
Good standard of written English & Math’s
Good communication skill & attitude
Understand & use of measuring equipment – ruler, scales etc.
Qualification – Desirable
Time served machine operator
Knowledge / experience of mechanical / electrical PLC & Pneumatic systems
Experience in lean manufacturing / continuous improvement techniques & tools 5s, Kaisen etc.
Machine setting experience
Experience of statistical process control (SPC)
Minimum skill requirements
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Broad knowledge of equipment types: -packaging & processing
Awareness of modern technology
Good communication skills & attitude
Team player
Flexible – able to work shifts & cover over time when required
Competent & self-motivated
Other Skills/Abilities Desirable
Awareness & experience of modern improvement tools & techniques
Data handling / PC skills
Able to work under pressure to achieve tight delivery schedules
Please apply with your CV in the first instance.
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