Trainee Machine Operator

Our clients have a vacancy for a Trainee Machine Operator working 44 hours per week (working hours are between the hours of 6:00 am and 4:45 pm, Monday to Thursday inclusive and between 6:00 am and 10:15 am on a Friday inclusive, all days with a forty-five (45) minute unpaid lunch break).

Main duties
• Set up machines at the beginning of shift to ensure good working order.
• Perform all necessary safety checks at the beginning of each shift.
• Perform testing of quality throughout and optimize throughout during the production run to hit targets.
• Report on set up, run time and down time through shop floor data.
• Monitor machines during every run to ensure optimum running speeds.
• Maintain, clean and recalibrate machines at the end of each shift.
• Operate pallet jacks and other production equipment.
• Maintain a safe working environment that is always free from the build up of waste material.
• Provide relevant information relating to progress to Production Manager.
• Report any defects, near miss or Health & Safety issues to the Production Manager.

Key competencies required:
• Good level of Health and Safety
• Ability to listen, learn and take instruction (written and verbal)
• Excellent attention to detail and good understanding of quality issues
• Good Math skills and ability to calculate measurements
• Reliable with good time keeping skills
• Physical stamina with understanding of manual handling
• Basic computer skills and understanding of technology
• Flexibility - Willing and able to work other shifts from time to time

We endeavour to reply to all applications, however, if you haven`t heard from us within 7 days, you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements placed by Grafters Recruitment Consultants / Grafters Accountancy Personnel.