Production Technician

SPEQ RECRUITMENT LTD

Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month

Plymouth, Devon PL4 6DX, England

£35,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

We are looking for a Production Technician to join our manufacturing team, focusing on technical and processing activities.
The role requires a qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering and at least 3 years of experience in high-volume, highly automated manufacturing environments.
Key responsibilities include diagnosing electro-mechanical faults, conducting Planned Preventative Maintenance, and ensuring compliance with Quality Control and Health & Safety standards.
The position offers a shift schedule of 11 AM to 11 PM, working 3 days on and 3 days off, with a salary of $50,000 per year.
Candidates should possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills and be methodical, organized, and self-motivated.

We are seeking aProduction Technicianto join the manufacturing team, focusing on technical and processing activities, including running machinery, equipment maintenance, and fault finding.

Working Hours:

Shift:11 AM - 11 PM (3 days on / 3 days off)

Key Responsibilities

Attend to electro-mechanical faults, diagnosing and repairing issues promptly to meet production targets.
Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and refurbish offline machinery and ancillaries.
Ensure all manufacturing equipment operates according to Quality Control specifications and standards, maintaining acceptable quality and waste levels.
Adhere to statutory legislation and quality system requirements for process changes and equipment modifications.
Monitor in-process quality to address issues and prevent product holds.
Ensure all equipment and processes comply with Quality Control, Health & Safety, and Environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with Operational, Engineering, and Quality Control teams to drive continuous improvement (e.g., SSU, 5S, CIAS, Near Miss).
Maintain equipment following scheduled plans to minimize downtime and keep within repair and spare part budgets.
Support engineering in the installation and validation of new equipment and ensure a smooth transfer to production.
Actively participate in team meetings and project teams as needed.
Ensure timely and accurate data entry into SAP.
Cover operational responsibilities such as:
- Operating production machinery
- Assembling products
- Performing quality checks
- Handling pallet release duties

Requirements:

Qualification inelectrical or mechanical engineering(e.g.,C&G, HND) or atime-served apprenticeship.
Experience inhigh-volume, highly automated manufacturingenvironments.
Proven experience inmaintenance and fault finding.
Methodical, organized, and self-motivated, with strongsafety awarenessof electrical, compressed air, and pressurized systems.
Excellentcommunicationandproblem-solvingskills.

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