Machine Operator

Role: Machine Operative

Location: Newport

Hourly rate: £12.50ph

Hours: Mon - Thur 8am - 4:30pm, Fri 8am - 2pm. Potential shift pattern starting on 6am-2pm - 2pm-10pm in near future.



Wright Staff Recruitment are currently working with a major Pest Management company who are looking to add to the current team.



Overview

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.



Essential Job Responsibilities



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

Qualifications - Minimum

Good standard of Education

Good standard of written English & Math's

Good communication skill & attitude

Understand & use of measuring equipment - ruler, scales etc.

Qualification - Desirable

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)



Minimum Skill Requirements



Experience in a manufacturing environment

Broad knowledge of equipment types: -packaging & processing

Awareness of modern technology

Good communication skills & attitude

Team player

Flexible - able to work shifts & cover over time when required

Competent & self-motivated

Other Skills/Abilities Desirable



Awareness & experience of modern improvement tools & techniques

Data handling / PC skills

Able to work under pressure to achieve tight delivery schedules