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InstaStaff are currently recruiting for a Plate/ Bar Saw Operator on a 3-month temp to perm basis, you will be joining a leading UK metal stockholder based in North Birmingham. They produce various metals including aluminium, steel, titanium, nickel, alloy, and hi-tech metals.
They have 3 sites in the UK and over 300 sites globally.
This role is worked over 2 shifts, 1 week 6am – 2.30pm and 1 week 2pm – 10.30pm, Monday to Friday.
The ideal candidate will have a metals or manufacturing experience and have FLT experience.
Duties of the Bar/ Plate Saw Operator will include:
- To ensure all products are handled, cut, and identified in accordance with our client’s Working Practices and Procedures ensuring adherence to customer requirements in a safe manner conforming to all relevant Health and Safety regulations.
- The accurate setting, cutting and identification of materials maximising stock utilisation and minimising any scrap of damage to both customer products and stock.
- The maintenance and accurate recording of all details on both the computer-based stock control system and all other supporting documentation.
- Promote continuous improvement processes to maximise stock productivity and minimise waste in all operational processes.
- Maintain and promote safe working practices and policies whilst engaged in your daily role.
- Ensuring that all products are handled in the most appropriate manner to eliminate any damage, or health hazards, in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
- Ensuring full conformance to all the identified order requirements as presented.
- Ensuring the computer-based stock control system, and all supporting documentation, is fully maintained and accurate at all in accordance with our client’s quality and working procedures and practices.
- Responsible for ensuring all stock being processed is maximised to achieve the best stock utilisation possible in adherence with our client’s quality and working procedures and practices.
- Ensuring all stock and processed products are clearly identified in accordance with both our client and customer requirements at all times.
The ideal Bar/ Plate Saw Operator will have:
- Previous experience within a similar role
- Knowledge on all aspects of raw materials as handled by the site.
- Knowledge of all products handled by the site and its disparate cutting requirements.
- Ability to read and understand a cutting pattern to maximise stock utilisation and minimise waste.
- Programming knowledge for machine set-up, preparation and cutting.
- Understanding of materials handling for all processed products in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
- PC Literate.
- Ability to be trained and understand being a business approved stamp holder.
- Understanding of Health and Safety at Work legislation and its practical application.
- Understanding of the full scope of quality processes applicable to handling of materials.
- Current valid counterbalance mechanical handling license
- Machine Maintenance skills applicable to the type of equipment operated.
- Understanding of continuous improvement philosophies.
The salary for this role is between £12.00 - £12.70 per hour depending on experience– this is a 3-month temp to perm role.
Hours of work are Monday – Friday, weekly rotational shifts of 1 week 6am – 2.30pm and 1 week 2pm – 10.30pm
