Details:
- Salary: £28,000 - 35,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Reading Berkshire
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
The Company
A well-established precision engineering company.
The Role
You need to be a good team player, and able to communicate effectively with other operatives, setters, and supervisors at all levels in the company. You will be responsible for supporting the setters and there is the ability to learn to set and progress within the organisation.
Work with minimal supervision.
To be responsible for the quality of parts produced and ensure they conform to company standards and product drawings.
To ensure all the company procedures are followed concerning product checking.
To run machines to achieve cycle times as recorded on the route cards.
Assist Setter/Team Leader in improving changeover times, machine running efficiencies and tooling setups.
Operate punch presses.
Keep work areas clean and tidy to help minimise the risk of accidents.
Ensure health and safety of self and others at all times.
Assistant in the maintenance on machines as and when required.
Transportation of goods within the factory, assisting with stock checks and general housekeeping within the manufacturing unit
To take part in any continual improvement programmes
Rotating shift work – one week on the 6am – 2pm shift, the next week on the 2pm – 10pm shift.
The Candidate
Experience in manufacturing best practices (SMED 5S etc.)
Counterbalance fork truck licence
Manufacturing, engineering, or mechanical background
Sheet metal or fabrication experience
Able to read drawings
The Package
The salary offered for this position is £10 per hour- £13 per hour plus up to 30% yearly bonus to candidate who can meet all key qualifications and abilities