Press Operative

**Our Vision**

Together with our partners, we are driven to be the most respected, innovative & sustainable GSE manufacturer in the world.

**Company Overview**

Originally established as a Civil Engineering Firm by Terry Mallaghan in the 1960s, an ongoing dedication to excellence and innovation has seen Mallaghan evolve into a leading global manufacturer of GSE.

Combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of customer requirements, Mallaghan designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of specialist products, including hi-lifts, aircraft maintenance, stairs, and deicers, tailored to the needs of our international partners.

Headquartered in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, and with a manufacturing facility in Newnan, Georgia, Mallaghan employs a team of more than 400 people. With Ronan and Niall Mallaghan at the helm of the business, Mallaghan is committed to continued investment within the industry to ensure a range of innovative, sustainable GSE for airlines, airport and handling agents right across the world.

**Overview and Purpose of Role**

As an important member of the cutting shop team, you will be responsible for ensuring that all components are cut accurately and timely to ensure the manufacturing process is efficient in all aspects.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
- You will read and understand engineering drawings.
- Operating the Press brake machine to bend and shape metal to specification.
- Inspecting fresh sheet metal for any imperfections or quality issues
- Monitor metal quality as its being shaped and identify and report drawing errors.
- Meeting set targets whilst working on the production line.
- Adhering to strict quality targets
- Unload components onto pallets and label correctly
- Carry out routine maintenance and calibration of machines.
- Working as part of a team to develop continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance to all general site Rules, Regulations, Policies & Procedures.
- Any other duties as required by management to suit business needs.
- Adherence to our ISO 9001 Quality management system.
- Adherence to company health and safety procedures.
- Maintain a clean and tidy works area
- _PERSONAL SPECIFICATION _
- (E) Essential Criteria_
- (D) Desirable Criteria_

**Experience & Training**
- Previous experience within a similar environment, operating workshop machinery (E)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. (E)
- Working knowledge of operating CNC machines (E)
- Forklift Truck License (D)

**Educational Attainments**
- Has proven literacy and numeracy skills (E)
- NVQ Level 2/3 (D)
- Apprenticeship in Engineering/Manufacturing (D)

**Competencies**
- Communication - Able to communicate problems/issues at all team members. (E)
- Initiative - Ability to work on their own or as part of their team. (E)
- Versatility/Adaptability - Ability to adjust to change e.g. job machine/process (E)
- Problem Solving - Ability to fault find, trouble shoot, diagnose and resolve issues. (E)
- Quality - Comply with quality regulations & standards, attention to detail (E)

**Job Related Availability**
- Available to work flexible hours when required with notice (E)
- Clean current driving license (D)

Hours of Work

41.5 during the week

7:00 - 16:30 Mon - Thur

7:00 - 12:30 Friday

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

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person