Overview
Responsible for operating various machines within the manufacturing cells, including changeovers, machine condition and setting, while working safely and maintaining quality against the standards. Manufacture a range of products/parts to the required standard, ready for use by other departments or third-party affiliates.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for all aspects of setting, condition setting for jobs and condition alteration to remedy quality issues.
* Work on own initiative and use own judgment in the absence of a technician. Always compliant with RA/SOPs/work standards etc associated with each process.
* Maintain department KPIs (5S, scrap reduction, inventory, safety and productivity) to factory targets with increased responsibility for designated equipment.
* Conduct daily/weekly asset care checks on all machinery and record maintenance information.
* Complete all relevant safety and quality checks throughout the process in accordance with Stanley Black & Decker safety and quality standards.
* Ensure all work produced is to the required standard by hourly visual inspection and accurately recording scrap generated.
* Assist in the maintenance of department tooling and equipment; identify and where possible remedy minor repairs to machinery.
* Carry out all duties necessary to achieve department goals, production targets and forecasts.
* Occasionally assist the Technicians in other duties.
* Ensure production integrity with a flexible approach to shift work and overtime, including weekend cover during peaks, holidays and periods of absence.
* Adhere to site health & safety protocols and carry out general duties when requested.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
* Normal manufacturing conditions with potential exposure to heat, fumes, dust, oil and water during tool changes. Occasional use of a step ladder when carrying out machine repairs and changeovers.
* Physical effort includes standing or walking for long periods, loading tools/materials into machines using a crane, occasional use of step ladders, and handling equipment such as forklift/pallet trucks.
Experience and Qualifications
* Previous experience operating plant machines such as grinders, CNC machines, presses and related equipment; experience with forklifts, cranes and lifting equipment.
* Ability to make adjustments to machines during the manufacture process.
* Experience with measuring equipment, dimensional gauges, plug and dial gauges; visual recognition of defects.
* Ability to complete accurate weighing and recording of operational scrap; knowledge of scrap recording, asset care sheets, shift logbooks and changeover sheets.
* Basic understanding of simple hand tools and mechanical aptitude.
Experience Required
* Working in a Grinding, CNC, Press, and Heat Treatment environment is essential.
* Setting & fault-finding experience is essential.
* Some level of mechanical engineering apprenticeship preferred but not essential.
* Forklift truck licence preferred but not essential; experience in continuous improvement and lean activities.
Training and Development
6-10 weeks basic, then ongoing development on tooling and machines up to 12 months depending on experience. Attending internal and external training courses as required.
Company and Benefits
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries. You’ll work with brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Global benefits and perks include a competitive salary and country-specific entitlements. Career opportunities and lifelong learning resources are available, including Lean Academy and online university access. We value diversity and inclusion and support purpose-driven initiatives and volunteering.
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