Details:
- Salary: £12 - 13 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Reading Berkshire
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Our client, who are a leading metal fabrication company, is looking for an experienced Machine Operator to join its team in Reading.
This will be a permanent position to start IMMEDIATELY.
Shift:
* Monday to Friday
* 06:00am – 14:00pm and 14:00pm – 10pm (rotating shifts)
* 37.5 hours a week (paid for 40)
* Saturday overtime available
Pay:
* £12.00 - £13.00per hour (plus 5% bonus based on company performance)
* Bonus paid month in arrears
Responsibilities:
* Work with under 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 with respect to product checking
* Running machines to achieve cycle times as recorded on the route cards
* Assist Setter/Team Leader in improving changeover times, machine running efficiencies and tooling set ups
* 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 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
The ideal candidate will have:
* Experience of manufacturing best practice i.e. SMED 5S etc (Highly Desirable)
* Counter balance fork truck licence (Highly Desirable)
* Ability to read technical drawings
* Ability to use measuring equipment (micrometres/verniers)
* Manufacturing, engineering or mechanical background
* PC skills
* Sheet metal or fabrication experience
* Numerate and literate
If you are interested in this position, please apply today with updated CV.
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