Machine Setter Operator

Job Overview

On behalf of our client we are seeking skilled Machine Operators to join their team in operating and maintaining machinery. The ideal candidates will be responsible for operating various machines within the manufacturing cells, including changeovers, machine condition and setting, whilst working safely and maintaining quality against the standards.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 3 shift rotation - 8hr shifts

The Job:

• Responsible for all aspects of setting, condition setting for jobs and condition alteration to remedy quality issues
• Work on own initiative and use own judgment, always complying with RA/SOPs/work standards etc associated with each process
• Maintain and promote department KPI’s (5s, scrap reduction, inventory, safety and productivity) to company targets for the department with increased responsibility for designated equipment
• Responsible for daily/weekly asset care checks on all machinery and recording for maintenance records
• Complete safety and quality checks throughout the process accordance with Safety and Quality standards
• Manufacture a range of products / parts to the required standard, ready for use by other departments or third-party affiliates
• Ensure all work produced is to the required standard by hourly visual inspection, accurately recording of scrap generated
• Assist in the maintenance of department tooling and equipment, identify and where possible remedy minor repairs to machinery
• Carry out all duties necessary to achieve department goals, production targets and forecasts
• Will be required occasionally to assist the Technicians in other duties
• Have a flexible approach to shift working and overtime, which may include weekend cover during production peaks, colleague holidays and periods of absence
• Always adhere to site health & safety protocols
• Carry out general duties when requested to do so
• Participate in ongoing training and development

Skills & Experience Required:

• Working in a Grinding, CNC, Press, Heat treatment environment essential
• Setting & fault-finding experience essential
• Some level of mechanical engineering experience preferred but not essential
• Forklift truck licence preferred but not essential
• Previously worked in an environment of continuous improvement and lean activities
• Completion of relevant paperwork

Contact Linear Recruitment with your CV to apply

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm

Pay: Up to £15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends