Job Introduction
About this opportunity
The purpose of the Technical Operator is to maximise production, ensure good quality product and minimum spoilage and to maintain machinery in good, safe working order.
Full training will be provided so if you possess the drive to work on your own initiative and pride yourself on making a difference, then this role is for you!
Main Responsibility
Responsibilities
Production
- Ensure the efficient operation of production machinery
- Inspect and measure product on a sampling basis at a frequency determined by quality assurance procedures
- Record the results of all quality checks, highlight out-of-standard results and report to PQA/Shift Manager as required
- Maintain quality standards by making the necessary adjustments and modifications to machinery
- Maintain a supply of raw materials and inspect incoming material for defects or poor quality
- By continued observation, locate, rectify, and record line stoppages and machine breakdowns
- Identify and implement improvement opportunities that impact safety, spoilage, production, quality, and efficiency
Maintenance, Repairs and Changeovers
- Identify and analyse faults causing machine failure or below optimum performance, and effect adjustments / tooling changes / repairs
- Conduct planned maintenance work whilst checking the general condition of machines and ancillary equipment
- Assist in the development / improvement of the planned maintenance programme
- Complete planned maintenance activities as per schedule
- Conduct checks to maintain machine lubrication levels and make any necessary adjustments, if needed
- Identify and procure spare parts as required
- Effect improvements to the performance of the equipment on an ongoing basis, with a view to increasing output, improving quality, and reducing spoilage
Safety
- Follow safe working practices as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act, PUWER and Power Press Regulations
- Ensure high standards of safety in the area via conducting regular safety checks of machinery and actioning repairs / improvements to guarding, and so on
- Ensure good standards of housekeeping by regular cleaning of machinery and floor. Also, disposing of scrap when required
Administration
- Maintain record and report the current condition of the line and product in the following:
- Line logbooks and electronic system
- Maintenance check sheets
- Alpha-log
- Safety observation cards
- NWA (electronic quality system)
- Communicate development and improvements to increase efficiency
Required Education and Qualifications
- Level 2 mechanical apprenticeship (NVQ in motor vehicle, HGV or similar) or otherwise qualified by experience
- FLT license
Required Experience, Skills and Competencies
- Relevant technical and mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment
- Commitment to Health and Safety
- A 'can-do' attitude
- A drive for continuous improvement
Critical Success Factors
- Operational performance of the line
- Timely completion of maintenance activity
- Implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
Prior experience
This role would be suited to candidates who have previous experience, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Production Engineer , Production Technician , Mechanic , Fitter , Operative , Workshop Technician , Machine setter.
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Package Description
Technical Operator - Semi Skilled FLT
Peterborough, UK
£41,687 including shift premium
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