We are currently looking for a Machine Setter to work in our busy Engineering Department in Kepak Merthyr Tydfil.
This is a full time, permanent position on Days & 1 week of nights, within a rotating shift pattern of 7am - 7:00pm and 7.00pm to 7.00am - 4 on/4 off, with a competitive salary.
Role Description: To maintain continuous production and improve efficiencies safely through effectively implementing preventative maintenance / machine assembly schedules. Responding in a timely manner to start up issues / repairs. Ensure continuous improvement methodologies are applied that improves the operational function.
Key Tasks (Maintenance & Repairs):
§ Assembling Packaging / Sealing Machine
§ Assembling Metal detectors and checkweighers
§ Assembling Vacuum sealing equipment
§ Assembling the Vemags / and Grinding Equipment
§ Changeovers of machines for operations
§ Management of the storage area, cleaning, checking and sorting of the Combicut blades.
§ Minimise potential issues cause by metal contamination.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
§ To maintain Health & Safety rules and regulations
§ To identify potential hazards/risks to the Health & Safety Manager/responsible person upon discovery
§ To ensure all PPM schedules are completed and reported back to your assigned supervisory engineer.
§ To assist the Engineering department in achieving its budget targets through the efficient use of materials and replacement parts
§ To follow the correct accounting/authorisation process when ordering replacement parts
§ Maintain and improve standards of hygiene and housekeeping in all areas of CPM including the engineering office and CMP workshop
§ Carry out supervised maintenance on all Low skill - High frequency repetitive tasks assigned to you in the CPM production area and CPM workshop area only.
If you are interested, please apply online.
Benefits
* Company Pension
* Training and Development
* Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
* Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
* Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
* Subsidised Canteen - Our on site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day
* Free Car Parking - Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
* Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
* GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues.
If you are a team player who is committed to maintaining machinery compliance and ensuring safety standards are met, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Kepak Group and make a difference in the world of food production.