Production Technician
Hales Group
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading global manufacturer in a hands-on technical role supporting production operations. Working as part of a skilled production team, you'll be responsible for tooling changeovers, machine preparation and production start-ups, ensuring equipment is set up efficiently to meet quality and production requirements.
Package & Benefits
Location - Beccles, Suffolk
Hours - Monday to Thursday, 07:30 - 17:30 (40 hours per week)
Salary - Competitive starting salary of £32,112.95 per annum
Benefits - Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown. Company pension scheme, life assurance and company sick pay. Long-term career opportunities within a successful global manufacturing business, and much more!
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out tooling changeovers to meet planned production requirements
- Remove, install and prepare tooling for production runs
- Clean machines and prepare equipment for efficient operation
- Set downstream equipment in line with product specifications
- Complete material changeovers to meet production requirements
- Start up and run production equipment where required, ensuring products meet quality standards
- Verify production output against orders, bills of materials, packing specifications and colour requirements
- Support tool maintenance activities during quieter production periods
- Work collaboratively with Engineers and production teams to resolve issues and maximise productivity
- Follow Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work at all times
- Contribute to continuous improvement, training and team development initiatives
Requirements
- Experience carrying out machine changeovers, tooling changes or production set-ups
- Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills
- Ability to work safely and follow established procedures
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Flexible approach and willingness to support wider production activities
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage workload
- Commitment to maintaining high housekeeping and safety standards
If you have experience within manufacturing, machine changeovers or tooling activities and are looking for your next opportunity with an established and successful employer, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
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