Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years.
Role Overview: The main purpose of the Production Technician role is to carry out product/ tool changes, production start / stop and process, basic fault finding and improvements to defined standards in order to meet the production plan.
Key Responsibilities:
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Ensure the production plans are met on time and in full at the required cost and quality levels.
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Ensure both mould tools and moulding machines are maintained to the highest standards.
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Ensure that products meet both visual and dimensional specifications.
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Ensure all relevant data is captured and entered onto appropriate systems.
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Ensure all agreed safe methods of working are followed at all times and report near misses or Big Six hazards in order to prevent potential accidents.
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Ensure that a production handover is completed at the beginning and end of each shift.
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Ensure that high levels of housekeeping are maintained within the factory areas, including cleaning of machines and clearing of unwanted materials.
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Ensure all waste products are separated into their designated containers.
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Tool / product change-over times met in accordance with agreed standards.
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Participate in improvement activities such as SMED, Kaizen (continuous improvement) and 6S activities.
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Support Production Operators with packing, transport, quality and booking activities when time permits.
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Set up moulding machine using relevant data sheets (131) or machine memory disks.
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Stopping, starting of all automation processes within manufacturing
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Drive company values and promote an environment of continuous improvement.
Skills and Requirements:
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Experience setting IM machines.
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NVQ L2 or equivalent IMM setter
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Self motivated and able to work to tight deadlines as part of a team or individually.
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Understanding of LOLER
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Basic knowledge of IMM safety.
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Knowledge of Health and Safety and Environmental standards for self and others.
Working Hours & Benefits:
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Monday - Friday, Rotational Shift doing Days, Afters & Nights
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Up to 8% matched pension
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Company Sick Pay
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Share save Scheme
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Life assurance
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Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services
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Staff discount on all Genuit Group products