Title: Production Operative – Forming
Reports to: Production Manager
Based at: M.R. Machine Knives Limited, Manor Drive, Dinnington, S25 3QU
Job Purpose: To produce high quality machine knives, in accordance with work order and drawings’ requirements, adhering to health & safety safe working procedures.
This job would be a good fit for people wanting to learn and dedicate themselves to a new skill. Previous experience in sheet metal work or manipulating metals would suit this kind of role.
Key responsibilities and duties are, but not limited to:
• Operate and use metal forming tools to fulfil production requirements. Bending of Stainless materials in thickness of 0.5mm up to 2mm and heights of 15mm to 70mm.
• Following work instructions for processes involved in the production process.
• Following instruction from works orders and drawings.
• Perform quality checks during the stages of production and highlighting any discrepancies.
• Recording tasks completed on the appropriate clocking system including any non-productive hours.
• Perform production tasks required within the allocated time allowed to complete the job.
• Operate machinery safely and in accordance with work instructions.
• Assist with the maintenance of machinery and report any issues or hazards.
• Identify and report unsafe operations to management immediately.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
• Maintain a clean working area.
• Any other duties, as may be appropriate, to achieve the objectives of the job and to assist in the fulfilment of the Company’s objectives, commensurate with your salary grade, abilities and aptitudes.
You will be expected to carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the Company’s policy, organisation and arrangements for Health and Safety at Work.
- Good rates of pay and OT available when required.
- Training and Development plans to increase wage.
- Opportunity to learn other production roles.
- Flexible start and end times, applicable once 12 week probation period is completed.
- 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays.
- 10 days sick pay in a rolling 12 month period, applicable once 12 week probation period is completed.
- Pension Scheme
- Discretionary annual performance bonus.