Engineering operative

Description:

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Engineering Operative who has operated a milling machine (in the food industry). You'll be working with rubber or plastic.

Working hours: Monday to Friday 8am- 16.30pm and Friday finish at 1pm. £25,000 per annum.

Responsible for dimensional and visual inspection (as applicable) of own output
Multi skilled to cover the following production operations

Must have previous mill experience ideally operating a Bharaj mill.

Blank preparation
Milling of elastomer
Cutting / stamping blanks to size & weight controls
Setting & operation of Barwell preform cutter
Metal & PTFE preparation
Masking & shot blasting of metals
Degreasing metals & PTFE's
Mixing of bonding agents, handling of solvents
Application of bonding agent to metal & PTFE's
Metal component reclaim
Moulding
Set-up of mould & press
Operating multiple moulding presses (compression & transfer)
Application of mould release
Initial trimming of excess flash
RTV Silicone casting
Mixing of two part silicone, including degassing
Cleaning/preparation of moulds
Pouring material & degasssing
Demoulding
Post cure
Loading / unloading of oven

Trimming
Setting and operating kniffing machines, cutting sealing lips and polishing/flash removal
Setting and operating on manual lathe for the cutting of large rim seals
Setting and operating manual lathe for the trimming of CV boots
Finishing
Mixing hypalon sealant and spraying seal OD
Hand assembly operations i.e. crimping PTFE, multiple seal components
Grease application
Fitting of garter springs which could involve modification of spring
Laser marking

Correct manual handling of tools and moulds
Carry out all operations as outlined in production paperwork & SOP's
Flexible, to be transferred to other areas of production
Carry out all work activities in accordance with HSE requirements
Keep work area(s) in compliance with company housekeeping standards

Education and Experience:

Experience in a Rubber manufacturing environment is desirable
Competences:

Good dexterity to handle small components whilst wearing gloves
Quality conscious with strong attention to detail
Understanding the need for quality and how it impacts on business
Good understanding of foreign object defects, cause and rectification
Ability to understand and complete paperwork
Maintain standards as set by Company
Geography to cover and travel requirements:

This position is based at TSS Bridgwater
The role may include occasional travel for training or other site visits
Must have proof of right to work in the UK

Behavioural Characteristics:

Team player
Health and Safety mindset
Flexible with ability to pick up new ideas
Ability to communicate with all colleagues
Ability to learn new skills
Reliable with an excellent standard of attendance and punctuality record
Work well under pressure to meet deadlinesAcorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment