Production Operator

**Production Operator Vacancy**

**Salary**:Incremental Salary Scale (£9.50 - £12.00 per hour) + shift allowance
**Location**:Newton Aycliffe

**Unit 2 Hours: Monday - Friday **(Day Shift - 07:00 - 15:00, Late Shift - 15:00 - 23:00,
Night Shift - 23:00 - 07:00)

**Unit 3 Hours: Monday - Sunday Continental Shift System** (Day Shift: 06:00 - 18:00,
Nigh Shift 18:00 - 06:00)

**Senstronics** Ltd is an acknowledged leader in the design, development and production of a high stability range of pressure sensing products.

We are seeking a number of production operators to join our assembly and processing units. The roles provide the opportunity to develop within the role, following the successful completion of a 6-month probation period, for which an incremental salary scale is applied.

The role will contribute to the processing, build, assembly and calibration of products to achieve output targets, whilst focusing on quality and seeking opportunities for improvement.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**

**Operational**

1. Contribute to the efficient and accurate assembly of components, as directed by the relevant work stations within Unit 2 and Unit 3.

2. Load and un-load components and/or tools within a work cell.
3. Monitor the progress of calibration and sort the components according to the result of the programme.
4. Component assembly, machine welding, testing, part labelling and visual inspection.
5. Ensure production/processing is completed within the required targets without compromising on quality or standards.
6. Perform routine set-up checks of processes and tools.
7. Conduct processes with an understanding of the impact of scrap and wastage.
8. Inputting data into spreadsheets and recording results.
9. Achieve targets without compromising on quality or standards.
10. Liaise with key personnel across different departments to support the continuous improvement programme, including raising product issues and quality concerns.
11. Participate in training as instructed by Team Leaders.

**General**

12. Create a positive working environment by promoting the core values.

13. Adhere to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), health and safety

(H&S), and health and wellbeing.

14. Ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and all other governing/legal requirements.

15. Ensure individual continuous development to improve personal and organisational performance.

16. To undertake any other duties appropriate to the level of the post, as required.

**Core Values**

Senstronics operates within a framework of core values in which all staff are expected to adhere to. Examples of behaviours relating to the **Production Operator **role include, but are not limited to;
**Join Forces**
- **_Have good morale and cooperation_** across departments to sustain the required level of production required.
- **_Value the expertise of colleagues_** and work collaboratively to maximise efficiencies.

**Innovate**
- **_Try new ideas _** and support new ways of working.
- **_Embrace change _** and look for opportunities for improvement.

**Take Ownership**
**_ Not make excuses and blame other _** and take responsibility for your actions as a

Production Operator.
- **_Acknowledge and learn from mistakes _** and use the experience to support personal and professional development.

**Choose Positivity**
- **_Be optimistic _** in your approach to your role.
- **_Make Senstronics a great place to work _** by recognising the impact of your actions, on yourself and others.

**Be Heard**
- **_Be approachable and be patient _** in all that you do.
- **_Focus on listening rather than responding _** and understand the viewpoints of others before making judgement.

**Essential**
- Good communication skills and the ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures.
- Basic level understanding of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve targets.
- Good organisation and time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work as part of a team.

**Desirable**
- Previous experience of a manufacturing environment.
- Experience of a clean room environment.
- Experience of measuring and monitoring quality.

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

**Salary**: £9.50-£12.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift