Machine Operative

My client; a multi disciplined manufacturing organisation, is currently looking to recruit a permanent full time machine operative. Principle Accountabilities Preparing all aspects of tool change in readiness for manufacturing. Activities, Duties and Key Tasks TOOL CHANGING & PRODUCTION Retrieve tools from stores and update records. Deliver tool to machines. Clean hopper. Loads material into the machine hopper and update records To undertake first-off inspections, undertaking measurements against specifications/drawings and undertake quality control measures Remove moulds from machines and stage for disassembly Maintain clean and organised work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilisation Complete and update necessary paperwork Maintain inventories of materials. GENERAL SHOP FLOOR TASKS Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance Follow company Health and Safety regulations Liaise with Production Manager with any problems with preparing jobs effectively immediately. Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, reporting as necessary. Perform maintenance work such as cleaning and oiling machines. Repair or replace damaged moulds, pipes, belts, chains, or other equipment, using hand tools, hand-powered presses, or jib cranes. Ensure good housekeeping is kept at all times. Ad-hoc tasks for Line Manager and assist all Directors with all reasonable requests Qualifications/Experience General engineering experience - Essential Specific training to be provided BIT NVQ 2 - Desirable Person Specification Ability to work in a team - Essential Engineering background - Essential Ability to trouble shoot - Essential Knowledge of Demag machinery - Desirable – training available Ability to understand and deliver quality criteria - Desirable – training available Understanding of Health and Safety legislation requirements - Desirable Lean manufacturing experience - Desirable Working hours are 40hrs per week, however due to my clients infrastructure, there is a certain amount of flexibility with shifts starting at 7am and ending at 5pm, with 8-2 on Fridays. There is also an option to either start at 7, 8 or potentially even 9 (but would need to finish at 6 in order to complete the 40 hour working week)