Machine Operator

Role: Machine Operative Location: Newport Hourly rate: £12.50ph Hours: Mon - Thur 8am - 4:30pm, Fri 8am - 2pm *This role will be based in Newport from mid June, training will based in Pontypridd until this point* 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 Wright Staff are acting as an employment business about this vacancy