Maker Operator

Our client is looking for a Maker Operator to join their Abrasive Coating Department in Atherstone.

Hours - 50 - 60 per week

Current shift Pattern - 4 x 12.5 hours, 3-week rotating pattern. 6am-6.30pm, 6pm-6.30am.

Shift pattern is subject to change as area utilisation changes.

Overall Mission

The Atherstone plant is part of a multi-site international group. The Manufacturing process is complex using high-value capital equipment and it involves a mix of mechanical, electrical and process engineering technologies.

The site works on a continuous three shift working pattern and there is a high emphasis placed upon equipment availability and adherence to world class standards of operation and maintenance. The successful candidates will support the Production Maker Department by operating equipment that is a vital contribution to the business success.

Key Job Responsibilities

START OF SHIFT

• Attend and contribute to Area Tier 1 (cell brief)
• Ensure the safety checks are complete
• Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment start-up and operation on multiple pieces of equipment
• Activate orders at the start of the shift
• Equipment optimisation on start up

THROUGHOUT SHIFT

• Operate / monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops
• Communicate proactively with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials
• Work fully in accordance with all local area and plant safety rules including correct PPE / RPE etc. as required across all areas of the site and as required when performing specific duties
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace

BREAKDOWNS & OPERATOR MAINTENANCE

• Resolve issues as they arise using knowledge and tools; coordinate maintenance engineer if required.
• Take part in problem solving breakdown events

END OF SHIFT

• Complete end of shift activities

GENERAL

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standard work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
• Work fully in accordance with all local area and plant safety rules, risk assessments and HazCards including correct PPE / RPE etc. as required when performing duties
• Communicate proactively with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels
• Participate in improvement or problem-solving teams as allocated by shift leader
• Communicate the results of assigned tasks through work order and shift hand over reporting.
• Ability to work 8 or 12 hours shifts on various patterns as required within the area including weekends.

Knowledge and Skills

The applicant will have the following Essential Skills

• Good basic understanding of PC software and able to interpret, record and report information accurately
• Previous experience as a Machine Operator preferable
• Good knowledge of a production environment
• Ability to follow process and product standards and technical instructions to allow for product and process experimentation including noting results where required
• Must be able to liaise with support teams to help problem solve product, process and machine issues.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Possess good physical stamina, ability to climb ladders / gantries and work at height
• Ability to work with chemicals, good levels of hygiene
• Able to multitask as required
• Good time keeping and ability to be flexible and work shifts including weekends where required
• Perform other related job duties as assigned by supervision

The following skills are Desirable

• A working knowledge of SAP

Qualifications

• There are no specific qualifications

Recruitment Process:

• Candidates may be required to complete a variety of assessments relevant to the job requirements.
• Interview - Atherstone; interviews to be held in the two weeks after closing date for applications, candidates should aim to be available for these dates.