Machine Operator

Role: Machine Operative

Location: Newport

Hourly rate: £12.50ph

Hours:Mon - Thur 8am - 4:30pm, Fri 8am - 2pm

*This role will be based in Newport from mid June, training will based in Pontypridd until this point*

Wright Staff Recruitment are currently working with a major Pest Management company who are looking to add to the current team.

Overview

To set-up & operate production machines / equipment / processes in a safe, efficient & effective manner with Engineering support. Ensuring product produced is to the set quality standard & manufactured at the set production rate.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Run a range of production machines / processes to produce products to the quality standards required & achieve out-put standards set
• Apply best practice standards in all areas of H&S, quality produced, standard operating procedures (SOPs) & data recording
• Demonstrate good house keeping
• Ensure PPE is maintained & used as prescribed
• Create & maintain accurate records relating to machine out-puts & down time. Ensure all paperwork including start-up check sheets are completed daily
• Actively support Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) & all assigned (Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) required
• Assist with Risk Assessments & all safety improvement activities
• Actively participate in all continuous improvement activities / initiatives & Kaisen events. Proactively identify & make recommendations for improvements
• Train other operators as required.
• Sharing experience, best practice, relaying all relevant knowledge & information with colleagues
• Carry out hand assembly work & general duties as required
• Any other duties as required by the Production Manager

Qualifications - Minimum

Good standard of Education

Good standard of written English & Maths

Good communication skill & attitude

Understand & use of measuring equipment ruler, scales etc.

Qualification Desirable

Time served machine operator

Knowledge / experience of mechanical / electrical PLC & Pneumatic systems

Experience in lean manufacturing / continuous improvement techniques & tools 5s, Kaisen etc.

Machine setting experience

Experience of statistical process control (SPC)

Minimum Skill Requirements

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Broad knowledge of equipment types: -packaging & processing
• Awareness of modern technology
• Good communication skills & attitude
• Team player
• Flexible able to work shifts & cover over time when required
• Competent & self-motivated

Other Skills/Abilities Desirable

• Awareness & experience of modern improvement tools & techniques
• Data handling / PC skills
• Able to work under pressure to achieve tight delivery schedules

Wright Staff are acting as an employment business about this vacancy.