Machine Operative

My client; a multi disciplined manufacturing organisation, is currently looking to recruit a permanent full time machine operative. 

Principle Accountabilities

Preparing all aspects of tool change in readiness for manufacturing.

Activities, Duties and Key Tasks

TOOL CHANGING & PRODUCTION

Retrieve tools from stores and update records.

Deliver tool to machines.

Clean hopper.

Loads material into the machine hopper and update records

To undertake first-off inspections, undertaking measurements against specifications/drawings and undertake quality control measures

Remove moulds from machines and stage for disassembly

Maintain clean and organised work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilisation

Complete and update necessary paperwork

Maintain inventories of materials.

GENERAL SHOP FLOOR TASKS

Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance

Follow company Health and Safety regulations

Liaise with Production Manager with any problems with preparing jobs effectively immediately.

Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, reporting as necessary.

Perform maintenance work such as cleaning and oiling machines.

Repair or replace damaged moulds, pipes, belts, chains, or other equipment, using hand tools, hand-powered presses, or jib cranes.

Ensure good housekeeping is kept at all times.

Ad-hoc tasks for Line Manager and assist all Directors with all reasonable requests

Qualifications/Experience

General engineering experience - Essential

Specific training to be provided                               

BIT NVQ 2 - Desirable

Person Specification

Ability to work in a team - Essential

Engineering background - Essential

Ability to trouble shoot - Essential

Knowledge of Demag machinery - Desirable – training available

Ability to understand and deliver quality criteria - Desirable – training available

Understanding of Health and Safety legislation requirements - Desirable

Lean manufacturing experience - Desirable

Working hours are 40hrs per week, however due to my clients infrastructure, there is a certain amount of flexibility with shifts starting at 7am and ending at 5pm, with 8-2 on Fridays.    There is also an option to either start at 7, 8 or potentially even 9 (but would need to finish at 6 in order to complete the 40 hour working week)