Potting Room Production Operative

TeamJobs are looking for reliable, hardworking people to work in fast-paced production role, on a day shift position, starting ASAP.

Department: Production / Manufacturing
Location: Poole
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.45pm and Friday 8am to Midday.

Pay: £12.91 per hour, increasing to £13.16 per hour after 12 weeks.

The Potting Room Production Operative is responsible for carrying out the potting, encapsulation, and associated assembly processes used in the manufacture of gas detection equipment. The role involves preparing components and materials, operating potting equipment, and ensuring products are assembled and encapsulated to the required quality and production standards.

• Prepare components, materials, moulds, and equipment for the potting process.
• Accurately measure, mix, and apply potting compounds in accordance with approved work instructions.
• Operate potting and dispensing equipment safely and effectively.
• Assemble and position electronic components prior to encapsulation.
• Ensure components are correctly aligned and positioned before potting.
• Monitor curing times and environmental conditions to ensure product quality.
• Inspect completed units for defects, air bubbles, voids, contamination, or other quality issues.
• Carry out visual and dimensional checks in accordance with production procedures.
• Complete production records, inspection sheets, and traceability documentation accurately.
• Follow drawings, specifications, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe potting room environment.
• Clean and maintain tools, equipment, and work areas as required.
• Report quality issues, equipment faults, material shortages, or process deviations to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follow all company health and safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Work closely with colleagues in production, quality, and engineering to meet production targets.
• Support continuous improvement activities within the production area.

• Previous manufacturing or production experience is desirable.
• Experience working with electronic or precision components would be advantageous.
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Ability to follow detailed written work instructions accurately.
• Good hand skills and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work consistently to quality and production requirements.
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Comfortable working with chemicals and potting compounds in accordance with appropriate safety procedures.

The successful candidate will be:

• Reliable and punctual.
• Careful and detail-oriented.
• Quality-focused.
• Organised and methodical.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to learn new processes and equipment.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship.
• Physically fit as there may be some heavy lifting.

If you are interested, please apply by submitting your CV.

Any job offer is subject to a pass on the Drug Screening test

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