Role: Machine Operative
Location: Newport
Hourly rate: £12.50ph
Hours: Mon - Thur 8am - 4:30pm, Fri 8am - 2pm
*This role will be based in Newport from mid June, training will based in Pontypridd until this point*
Wright Staff Recruitment are currently working with a major Pest Management company who are looking to add to the current team.
Overview
To set-up & operate production machines / equipment / processes in a safe, efficient & effective manner with Engineering support. Ensuring product produced is to the set quality standard & manufactured at the set production rate.
Essential Job Responsibilities
* Run a range of production machines / processes to produce products to the quality standards required & achieve out-put standards set
* Apply best practice standards in all areas of H&S, quality produced, standard operating procedures (SOP’s) & data recording
* Demonstrate good house keeping
* Ensure PPE is maintained & used as prescribed
* Create & maintain accurate records relating to machine out-puts & down time. Ensure all paperwork including start-up check sheets are completed daily
* Actively support Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) & all assigned (Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) required
* Assist with Risk Assessments & all safety improvement activities
* Actively participate in all continuous improvement activities / initiatives & Kaisen events. Proactively identify & make recommendations for improvements
* Train other operators as required.
* Sharing experience, best practice, relaying all relevant knowledge & information with colleagues
* Carry out hand assembly work & general duties as required
* Any other duties as required by the Production Manager
Qualifications - Minimum
Good standard of Education
Good standard of written English & Math’s
Good communication skill & attitude
Understand & use of measuring equipment – ruler, scales etc.
Qualification – Desirable
Time served machine operator
Knowledge / experience of mechanical / electrical PLC & Pneumatic systems
Experience in lean manufacturing / continuous improvement techniques & tools 5s, Kaisen etc.
Machine setting experience
Experience of statistical process control (SPC)
Minimum Skill Requirements
* Experience in a manufacturing environment
* Broad knowledge of equipment types: -packaging & processing
* Awareness of modern technology
* Good communication skills & attitude
* Team player
* Flexible – able to work shifts & cover over time when required
* Competent & self-motivated
Other Skills/Abilities Desirable
* Awareness & experience of modern improvement tools & techniques
* Data handling / PC skills
* Able to work under pressure to achieve tight delivery schedules
Wright Staff are acting as an employment business about this vacancy