Press Operator South Shields, England
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen at our site in South Shields for a Press Operator to join our business on a permanent basis to maximise the throughput of the Conventional Press Cell, understanding and implementing the discipline of continuous improvement within the cell and particularly operating as a daily requirement.
The role will require the Press Operator to be part of the manufacturing team striving towards the daily targets.
Role Requirements:
- Operate presses efficiently and in compliance with established procedures
- Ensure production rates are accurate, adhered to or improved
- Ensure any deficiencies/concerns are reported to the Team Leader
- Ensure finished work and work in progress is placed in correct dropping area at all times
- Ensure that all scrap produced is emptied within the shift and is not left for others to empty
- Ability to read and understand job sheets, drawings and any accompanying documentation.
- Use of measuring equipment relevant to the department, most notably verniers
- Demonstrate clear commitment and ongoing support to the company’s Total Quality performance process
- To comply, at all times, with Health and Safety requirements
- Demonstrate flexibility within the Press Cell, as well as any other departments within the company
- Undertake any others tasks as may be required
This role regularly requires long periods of sitting and standing and use of hands to operate electronic equipment. Work may also occasionally involve lifting of materials and products.
The person
The applicant must be able to demonstrate a positive, innovative and motivated approach to work combined with an ability to work under pressure within time constraints.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively and use own initiative
- Good verbal and written communication
- Self-motivated with ability to work unsupervised with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Team player with good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work to a high standard of accuracy within a timely manner
- Good time management skills
- Customer focused
Previous experience of working in a similar role within a manufacturing environment would be beneficial but not essential.
In return you’ll get:
- To be an integral part of a business with over 100 years history and diverse customer base
- 4 day working week (Mon - Thurs)
- Access to free on-site car parking
- Profit Share Scheme
- Healthcare Cash Plan including Employee Assistance Programme, Private Healthcare & Rewards
- Company Pension Scheme
- Introduce a Colleague Scheme
- Social Events
Dayshift – Monday to Wednesday 07:00 – 17:00
Thursday 07:00 – 16:30
Note: we operate a 4 day working week (37.5hours)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Profit sharing
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- South Shields: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/10/2023
