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Job title
Multi:Skilled Machine Operator (Trainee or Experienced Operatives sought)
Overview
Location: Kettering, NN15 6JQ
Salary: Negotiable depending on level of experience
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 40 per week (30 minute daily lunch break)
Responsibilities
* Complete and record daily machine health and safety pre-use checks according to the prescribed health and safety protocol for each machine.
* Set up the machine to meet the requirements for every custom-made order.
* Manually feed the machine with the correct raw materials according to the job ticket/specification.
* Regularly check quality to ensure the whole production run meets the desired criteria.
* Ensure machine key performance indicators (KPIs) and specified run rates are achieved.
* Record all daily outputs, waste, and any production issues on workplan software.
* Calmly and methodically problem-solve any machine inefficiencies or faults.
* Make adjustments to tooling where required.
* Report faults or requirements for new parts to your Line Manager immediately on discovery.
* Job rotation with other machines to cover absence.
* Training new staff members on how to operate machinery.
* Responsible for supervising packing staff members at the end of the production line and on the belt.
* Responsible for the quality of the goods produced off the machine.
* Maintain the working order of the machine to avoid down time.
* Provide suggestions and observations on how to improve operations.
* Clean the machine at the end of every shift, always keeping it in good running order.
* Exercise excellent housekeeping standards at all times including the work area around the machine as well as communal factory areas.
* Be flexible and work as a team to deliver the business needs.
* Adhere to company policies and procedure at all times.
* Any other reasonable request made by your Manager or a Senior staff member.
About You
* Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously.
* Flexible to suit rapidly changing customer demands.
* Quality focused: a sense of pride about what you produce.
* A patient and efficient problem-solver, with the ability to solve technical/mechanical problems logically.
* Good communication and team working skills to be able to train other staff and supervise/guide temporary labour personnel.
Benefits
* Day shift only
* Overtime paid at enhanced rates
* Discretionary bonus based on company and personal performance
* Small friendly team environment
* Health and wellbeing programme (EAP)
Additional Information
You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this vacancy. Recruitment agencies need not apply.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate and value differences, and we ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly, regardless of race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Temporary
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Manufacturing
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