Manufacturing Operator

2 weeks ago


Stafford, United Kingdom Renewable Energy Grid Solutions Full time

**Job Description Summary**: Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

This role is fantastic opportunity to join Mechanical assembly Department (Renewable Energy)as part of the HVDC manufacturing team

UK Grid Solutions Limited, Stafford is an international leader in high power electronics and control technology, specialising in the engineering of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Systems using both Line-Commutated (thyristor-based) and Voltage-Sourced (IGBT-based) converter technologies.

This role will require flexibility to meet production demands. During busy periods there will be a requirement to work across early and late shifts (between 6am - 10.00pm).

Shift working will attract a premium allowance in addition to base salary.

Future Shifts: 6am -2pm and 2pm - 10pm (Monday - Thursday) and shorter shifts on Fridays.

As production ramps up and we stabilise with two lines and 2 shifts this may change very slightly.

With over 50 years of experience in HVDC, GE worldwide HVDC Centre of Excellence in Stafford provides complete turn-key solutions for the rapidly-growing global HVDC market. Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Test Laboratories and Research & Development are all located in Stafford. This unique setup gives HVDC engineers at Stafford exposure across the manufacturing cycle; allowing innovation and design to quickly influence new and existing products. The HVDC Research & Development Departments are at the forefront of worldwide innovation in HVDC and are expanding rapidly.

**The Role - **Manufacturing Operator**

To work as part of the manufacturing team to ensure the assembly of products to meet daily targets whilst maintaining the required quality standards, ensuring assembly and inspection is carried out using the correct tools, current build, and correct process documentation.

**Responsibilities**:

- Manufacturing Operator:
- Ensure Production Target achieved, this may require shift requirements.
- Responsible for the build quality of the product, in-line with the standard operating instructions.
- Responsible for the routine maintenance / cleaning of the workstation
- Check to ensure all equipment is compliant - BV Inspections, Calibration, PAT
- As & when required support any other duties that may be required to support the manufacturing facility
- Carry out 5S inspections
- Ensure EHS best practice and fully align to GE EHS

**The Person**
- Good general standard of education.
- ** Demonstrated experience in the light mechanical assembly environment or similar.**:

- Prepared to be flexible and work shift patterns when required, to meet production demands

**Skills and Experience**:

- The ability to work and communicate as part of a team.
- Understanding of ‘Lean manufacturing’ techniques would be advantageous
- Understanding of Kanban & Flow / Pull Techniques would be advantageous
- Mechanical/Electrical aptitude would be advantageous
- Requires manual handling and ergonomics knowledge.
- Able to work to standard written operative procedures in an autonomous manner
- Knowledge of VAV and LOTO

**Specific Abilities**:

- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach
- Able to work to deadlines with good quality
- Proficient in the English language, written and verbal. Other languages are bonus
- Open to working shifts patterns to keep up with production demands

**About GE Grid Solutions**:
At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

**Why we come to work**:
At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

**What we offer**:
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

**Additional Information**:
**Relocation Assistance Provided**:No


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