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A world leader in engineering solutions for almost every industry on the planet.
Acorn by Synergie is looking to recruit a skilled Technical Machine Operative on a permanent basis.
Hours: Monday to Friday, (phone number removed)pm and 1pm, Friday finish
Salary - 27,000 plus two annual bonuses per year for staying and being loyal to the company.
You will accrue a competitive salary and lots of company benefits including Christmas shut down and 33 days of holiday.
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to enter the machine shop /engineering industry or with prior machine operation experience. The role involves working with a wide range of machinery to cut, measure, and scale materials for a number of industries. Full training is provided.
Key responsibilities
You will operate and manage various machinery and processes across multiple production areas, including:
- Inspection and quality control
- Dimensional and visual inspection of your own output.
- Production operations
- Moulding
- Setting up moulds and presses.
- Operating multiple moulding presses (compression and transfer).
- Trimming excess flash from moulded components.
- TV silicone casting
- Mixing and degassing two-part silicone.
- Cleaning, preparing, and pouring materials into moulds.
- Trimming and finishing
- Operating manual machines
- Applying sealants and performing hand assembly tasks.
- Operating laser marking equipment.
- Other duties
- Correct manual handling of tools and moulds.
- Compliance with production paperwork, SOPs, and HSE standards.
- Flexibility to assist in other production areas as needed.
* Working towards Lean manufacturing standards
* Working on large press machines
* Quality checking is vital to ensure no cracks occur.
* Label the parts so customer specification and order information is clearly visible
* Load all final goods into the dispatch area.
* At times you maybe expected to work across different departments.
* Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
* Checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies and reporting to your manager.
Qualifications and experience
- Previous experience in a rubber manufacturing environment is desirable.
- Strong dexterity to handle small components while wearing gloves.
- Quality-focused with excellent attention to detail.
- Knowledge of foreign object defect prevention and rectification.
- Ability to understand and complete production paperwork accurately.
Competencies
- Awareness of quality standards and their business impact.
- Strong housekeeping practices to maintain a clean work area.
- Ability to follow health and safety requirements diligently.
If you're a detail-oriented individual looking to grow in the engineering field, this role offers great potential.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
