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We are a manufacturer of orthopedic components/materials manufactured to high specifications for the medical industry. Our main focus is to supply high quality medical products to exacting customer and international specifications, supported by our technical department which is capable of testing polymeric materials to the highest standards. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Direct Compression Moulding Department.

Key Accountable Areas:

· Set up and operate compression moulding machines to mould polymer powder products according to specifications

· Install dies on press, using clamps, bolts, and hand tools, and coats dies with parting agents, according to work order, setting thermostat to regulate temperature of dies

· Weigh premixed compounds and loads compound into die well, spreads fabric on die and loads compound over fabric

· Presses button or pulls lever to activate machines to compress compounds between dies to form and cure specified products

· Remove cured products from mould, using hand tools and air hose

· Observe machine operation and examines products ejected by machines to determine whether products meet specifications, using callipers

· Operate compression moulding machines to form product under pressure only and be designated Cold-Moulding-Press Operator

· Identification of problems and determine an action plan to solve the problems

This Exciting Position Requires a Person Who Is:

· Methodical and meticulous in approach

· An effective communicator and a good team player

· Conscientious and has a self-disciplined approach

· Motivated and flexible in their approach

· Ability to self-manage as well as working as part of a team

· Excellent time management and multi tasking skills

· Capable of producing high quality written material by hand

· Computer literate

Required Qualifications:

· 3 GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent qualifications

· Previous experience in a factory / manual role

Hours of Employment

· 14.00 to 22.00 Monday to Friday which includes breaks

· Due to the nature of the work, you may be expected to be flexible with regards to working hours and breaks to enable the best efficiency and utilisation during the daily period

· Duties and hours may vary dependent upon workload

Please forward your CV and salary expectations

We will be reviewing all applications on an ongoing basis and candidates may be asked to attend an interview whilst the vacancy is “live”.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,000.00-£31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid-19 precautions in place

Application question(s):

• Number of Years Manufacturing Experience
• Number of Years Production Experience
• Number of Years Engineering Experience
• Machinery Used
• What Materials Have You Worked On?
• Are you familiar with, and fully understand engineering drawings and tolerance requirements and tolerance requirements?
• Notice Period

Work Location: In person