About the Role
As an Operations Technician, you will be responsible for your area of the machine, supporting fault-finding and problem-solving activities, and liaising with Operators, Team Leaders, and Engineering teams. On shift, you will provide training and coaching where technical assistance is required. At the request of the Team Leaders, you should support priority areas as requested and as skills allow.
Your role is to help maintain and improve the day-to-day operational efficiency of area assets by ensuring regular and efficient maintenance is carried out and problems solved to root cause safely, effectively, and quickly to meet business needs.
What You Will Do
1. Operate as a member of the production team, running any part of the process as required.
2. Follow Standard Operating Procedures, conduct risk assessments, participate in quality inspections, continuous improvement activities, and regular Cleaning, Inspection, and Lubrication processes.
3. Perform tasks in accordance with site safety practices, attend safety training, and contribute to safety audit systems.
4. Comply with the lock-off isolation procedure (LOTO).
5. Report safety issues to the Team Leader.
6. Ensure on-line quality checks are done with integrity and in a timely manner, taking action as required.
7. Manage the production schedule via on-site systems and coordinate size change and changeover activities.
8. Be present at shift handovers, liaising clearly with colleagues.
9. Complete scheduled maintenance activities for your designated area.
10. Perform machine start-ups and stops, logging problems, breakdowns, and fixes following standard procedures.
Who You Are
Having gained experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, you will be very focused on safety at work and be a good team player, communicating clearly with colleagues and supporting each other. With a results-focused approach to work, you will be able to follow instructions, take responsibility for your area, and use your initiative to solve technical problems. Educational achievements - minimum NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in a technical discipline - mechanical and/or electrical.
What We Can Offer You
At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
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