Machine Operator

Description:

We are looking for a experienced Machine Operator to join a Global Client relocating to Newport.

you will be required 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.

Duties

* 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 (SOP’s) & 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

Ideal candidate will have

* Understand & use of measuring equipment – ruler, scales etc.

* 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)

Working hours:

8am - 4.30 (Monday - Thursday)

7am - 12pm ( Friday)