Machine Operator

**Full-time and permanent opportunity with competitive rates of pay and great employee rewards**

At Tobermore your personal and professional development is at the Heart of everything we do. This role will provide you with exciting challenges and opportunities within Manufacturing. You will provide excellent support to the Production Team. You could be asked to work in various sections of HESS 4.

All role activities will depend on skills, training and competencies. All roles will contribute to ensure smooth production of the company goods. You will receive on the job training. You can expect to get real life, hands on experience and learn as you go. You will be supported and mentored through work participation and receive an individual training and Induction programme.

**About The Role**

Job Summary

HESS Plants Machine Operators role will be to set up machine to produce world class paving products in a safe and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities:

- Understand production plan.
- Achieve production targets and achieve efficient cycle times.
- Using Tobermore Tablet to complete daily check/snag/ batching sheets accurately.
- Work as part of a team to produce high quality Products with world class Machinery.
- Carry out all required cleaning duties at the end of the shift.
- Carry out tasks as required and deemed within your competence by your Role Responsibilities:

- Set up Hess machine to manufacture world class products in a safe and efficient manner.
- Manufacture quality products to a high standard.
- Understand mix designs and run times.
- Be able to carry out mould changes successfully and efficiently.
- Carry out quality checks and record data.
- Identify and report maintenance issues.
- Problem solving in terms of maintenance / quality issues.
- Setup the machine to make the products as per the production plan;
- Setup the machine by using computer panels to get the right product mix and design.
- Successfully carry out a product /mould change
- Understanding and knowledge of Machine and each control operations and how to program settings
- Understanding and knowledge of conveyors.
- Inspect and Quality control Products to ensure they meet required standard and specification. Record the data.
- Carry out basic adjustments and routine maintenance on machine on completion of training and as deemed competent by supervisor / manager.
- Monitor the machine for any mechanical faults. Report maintenance issues
- Adhere to all Quality Standards within the Company.
- Complete check-sheets as required

Forklift responsibilities:

- Utilising a forklift to assist the Production line to remove Products from Production area to allocated area in the yard.
- Operate forklift truck as per training and adhere to Health and safety requirements when driving.
- Be fully aware of pedestrians and vehicles while operating fork lift truck.
- Adhere to speed limits throughout yard at all times.
- Building product stockpiles in correct yard location
- Work with Production team to agreed timescales.
- Carry out daily checks prior to use (e.g. oil / water / blow out filters) and complete forklift checklist.
- Report any Forklift faults to your Manager and Maintenance team. In event of a fault do not use fork lift truck.
- Observe and ensure you work to all safety requirements when driving company vehicles. (NB. Only trained and licensed operators may operate company vehicles)
- Quality control of products at the Production Line and also before and after forklift duties.

Health & Safety Requirements:

- Ensure that you compliant and follow all Company regulations with all aspects of health, safety and environmental.
- Ensure all work is completed to specified Quality, Safety and Environmental standards.
- Please ensure that suitable and sufficient PPE and RPE are being worn during your shift.
- Report all faults with safety equipment or tools being used immediately to your line supervisor/manager.
- Ensuring that you and others in your department are working safely.
- Report any Health and Safety concerns raised by you or your team to your Manager and Compliance team immediately.
- Report any accidents or near misses in your department.
- Ensure all machinery is correctly locked out and isolated as per Company procedures and all necessary props and locks are in place before cleaning/maintenance or even basic adjustments commences.
- Ensure understanding of safety gates/ emergency stops/ pull cords and use as per training guidelines.
- Once machinery is completely locked out - continue to follow Health & Safety procedures to ensure Machinery is compliant before Cleaning commences.
- Treat with care, attention and respect all items of Company property, e.g. protective clothing and equipment, machinery, tools and materials.
- Observe safety requirements when driving company vehicles / operating machinery. (NB. Only trained and licensed operators may operate company vehicles)
- Maintain safe working conditions and promptl