Plate Saw Operative

Proactive Personnel are searching for a Plate Saw operative to join our client on a temporary to permanent basis. Salary is negotiable depending of experience.
Working Hours - Monday to Thursday 6am – 2.30pm // 2pm - 10:30pm
Friday 6am - 12:00pm // 12:00pm - 6pm
Role & Duties Description
* To ensure all products are handled, cut and identified in accordance with our client’s Working Practices and Procedures ensuring adherence to customer requirements in a safe manner conforming to all relevant Health and Safety regulations.
* The accurate setting, cutting and identification of materials maximising stock utilisation and minimising any scrap of damage to both customer products and stock.
* The maintenance and accurate recording of all details on both the computer-based stock control system and all other supporting documentation.
* Promote continuous improvement processes to maximise stock productivity and minimise waste in all operational processes.
* Maintain and promote safe working practices and policies whilst engaged in your daily role.
Main Accountabilities:
* Ensuring that all products are handled in the most appropriate manner to eliminate any damage, or health hazards, in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
* Ensuring full conformance to all the identified order requirements as presented.
* Ensuring the computer-based stock control system, and all supporting documentation, is fully maintained and accurate at all in accordance with our client’s quality and working procedures and practices.
* Responsible for ensuring all stock being processed is maximised to achieve the best stock utilisation possible in adherence with our client’s quality and working procedures and practices.
* Ensuring all stock and processed products are clearly identified in accordance with both our client and customer requirements at all times.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
Essential:
* Knowledge on all aspects of raw materials as handled by the site.
* Knowledge of all products handled by the site and its disparate cutting requirements.
* Ability to read and understand a cutting pattern to maximise stock utilisation and minimise waste.
* Programming knowledge for machine set-up, preparation and cutting.
* Understanding of materials handling for all processed products in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
* Self-motivated, reliant, diligent, analytical and numerate.
* PC Literate.
* Current valid counterbalance mechanical handling license
* Ability to be trained and understand being a business approved stamp holder.
Desirable:
* Understanding of Health and Safety at Work legislation and its practical application.
* Understanding of the full scope of quality processes applicable to handling of materials..
* Machine Maintenance skills applicable to the type of equipment operated

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