Trainee Machine Operator

Our clients have a vacancy for a Trainee Machine Operator working 44 hours per week (working hours are between the hours of 6:00 am and 4:45 pm, Monday to Thursday inclusive and between 6:00 am and 10:15 am on a Friday inclusive, all days with a forty-five (45) minute unpaid lunch break). Main duties • Set up machines at the beginning of shift to ensure good working order. • Perform all necessary safety checks at the beginning of each shift. • Perform testing of quality throughout and optimize throughout during the production run to hit targets. • Report on set up, run time and down time through shop floor data. • Monitor machines during every run to ensure optimum running speeds. • Maintain, clean and recalibrate machines at the end of each shift. • Operate pallet jacks and other production equipment. • Maintain a safe working environment that is always free from the build up of waste material. • Provide relevant information relating to progress to Production Manager. • Report any defects, near miss or Health & Safety issues to the Production Manager. Key competencies required: • Good level of Health and Safety • Ability to listen, learn and take instruction (written and verbal) • Excellent attention to detail and good understanding of quality issues • Good Math skills and ability to calculate measurements • Reliable with good time keeping skills • Physical stamina with understanding of manual handling • Basic computer skills and understanding of technology • Flexibility - Willing and able to work other shifts from time to time We endeavour to reply to all applications, however, if you haven`t heard from us within 7 days, you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements placed by Grafters Recruitment Consultants / Grafters Accountancy Personnel