My clients are a market leader in the manufacture, process and supply of plastic, insulation and rubber products to industry. With two strategically placed locations in the north-west of England, we are ideally positioned to service customers throughout the UK, Europe and worldwide. We are currently recruiting for them a Production/Machine Operative to join the team at the Manchester branch. Your role will involve providing support to the Production Manager by undertaking several daily organisational tasks as detailed below.
Starting salary £29-£32k per annum dependant on experience, with potential to increase based on performance, Including Pension Scheme Enrolment
Mon-Thurs 7am-4pm
Fri 7am-3pm
42.5 hours per week
Bike 2 Work scheme
On-site parking
Additional holidays on top of 28-day entitlement
Bi-annual performance reviews, including salary increase and bonus considerations
Great working environment with regular social events & charity fundraisers
Flexible working arrangements
Key Responsibilities
1. Undertaking work orders generated by the internal sales teams.
2. Working in a production/manufacturing environment to deadlines. Working on your own initiative and to work effectively as part of a team.
3. Working to datum point X, Y, Z. To set up flatbed router machines for both 2D and 5 axis capabilities.
4. Work with Xilog – programming & edit existing programs. Setting up tools & drills length and diameter.
5. First inspection sign off, using measuring equipment to check parts are correct.
6. Understand speeds & feeds to ensure high quality and efficient timings for different materials and items.
7. Machine simple & complex parts to technical drawings
8. Listen for unusual sounds or detect excessive vibration to pre-empt problems
9. Ensure that machined products meet industry standard tolerances and / or specific drawing tolerances.
10. Using hand tools to trim and deburr finished parts.
11. Manage your tooling library including sharpening / regrinding each week & to repair / replace damaged
tooling.
12. Recycling of material when appropriate to do so.
The candidate should:
13. Display excellent health and safety awareness.
14. Proven setting and operating experience with SCM, Biesse, Homag or similar flatbed routers (wood working machines) would be an advantage.
15. Demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
16. Show strong communication skills, decision making, and time management.
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