Machine Operator
Newport
Permanent
£12.50 per hour
Monday to Thursday - 8am to 4.30pm, Friday, 7am to 12pm
Acorn by Synergie is looking for Machine Operators to work in Newport for their client. There will be travelling to Treforest for initial 2 months work. Fuel allowance will be given to cover whilst working in Treforest.
Job 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 Requirements:
- 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
To be considered, please apply with your up to date CV.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.