Machine Operator

2 weeks ago


Darwen, United Kingdom Workforce Recruitment Full time

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Machine Operative to train and develop within in a niche department who are responsible for the UK Curing Ovens and Autoclaves to ensure parts/components meet set curing specifications.

You must have the ability to work within a team as well as individually to meet manufacturing/operational objectives set by the Senior Cell Leader &/or Deputy Manufacturing Manager.

It is essential that you have a flexible attitude so that they can become a versatile, multi-skilled individual who has the ability to work across different manufacturing functions within the business.

Principal responsibilities:

- Frequent communication (several times throughout each day) with the Department’s Team Leader to understand clear production plans so that objectives can be met.
- Undertake manual loading, unloading and curing of all parts/components in accordance to specifications.
- Watch keeping of industrial machinery to ensure operations are carried out correctly.
- Carry out the inspection of completed cure cycles and confirm that parts have passed or failed in accordance to specifications.
- TPM (General Maintenance) of all Autoclaves.
- Maintenance and testing of all vacuum pipes and thermocouples.
- Maintain compliance to all master processes and associated documents therefore ensuring industry standards are upheld in the production of components.
- Ensuring performance within the team remains a high standard.
- Monitoring and maintaining health and safety standards.
- To adhere to procedures which include Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People (SQCDP).
- Regular upkeep of records and documentation.
- Undertaking training and development set by the Team Leader, Senior Cell Leader &/or Senior Management (Lean 101 Training, Code of Conduct and continuous professional development in accordance to any shortfalls within training matrices).
- To contribute and undertake 6S improvements.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Demonstrable continuous professional development.

Grade C and/or above in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English.

NVQ Level 2 in a manufacturing and/or engineering discipline (or equivalent/working towards).

EXPERIENCE Machinery operation and/or engineering experience, or a willingness to obtain experience within this environment.

Aerospace and/or engineering background

The basic Training rate for the role is £12.00 per hour. This is for day working, which would be the case whilst you are training.

Once the training is complete to an agreed standard - you will move to shifts and premiums will then apply.

Below is an illustration to help you understand.

Double Day Shift Pattern - ie Week 1: 6.00am-2.00pm, Week 2: 2.00pm-10.00pm = £12.00 + 16% Shift Allowance = **£13.92 per hour**

Rotating Shift Pattern (ie Week 1 Nights, Week 2 afternoon shift, Week 3 Morning Shift) = £12.00 + 21.7% Shift Allowance = **£14.60 per hour**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £23,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Darwen: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WFB241104


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