machine operator

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)