* Manufacture of large transformers to meet customer/production plans, ensuring assembly, inspection and test is carried out using Lean methodology.
* Working to specifications and instructions, using the correct tools and methods.
* Meeting exacting standards expected by the customer.
Essential Responsibilities:
* Environment / Health / Safety: Compliance with EHS adherence to safe working operating procedures from the perspective of their own safety and safety of there work colleagues.
* Product on time delivery: Responsible for the build of the product to the manufacturing plan.
* Product Quality: Responsible for the build quality of the product inline with the standard operating instructions.
* May be required to assist in the training of others.
* Product cost: Responsible for the efficient manufacture of the product.
* Inline with the defined process.
* Continuous Improvement: Implement where instructed, process improvement actions that will result in sustainable productivity improvements without impairing product quality or delivery performance or safety.
* Make proposals that you feel will deliver improvements and savings in line with GE processes and policies using the Employee Ideas Scheme.
* Maintenance: Working to APS practices follow routine maintenance schedules and cleaning plans for workstations, jigs and fixtures.
* Highlight any issues to the Production Support Engineer/Coordinator.
* General: As & when required support any other duties that may be required to support the manufacturing facility. Be adaptable to all future business requirements.
Good general standard of education.
* Significant experience in the light mechanical assembly environment or similar. Electrical/electronic qualifications may be an advantage.
Desired Characteristics: Mandatory EHS Compliance with GE Life Saving Rules;
* Safe working practices' within the workplace.
* The ability to work as part of a team. Understanding of 'Lean manufacturing' techniques would be an advantage.
* Understanding of Kanban & Flow / Pull Techniques would be an advantage.
* Mechanical/Electrical aptitude would be an advantage.
* Requires manual handling expertise.
* Able to work to standard written operative procedures.
* Effectively communicate within the team. Interpretation of diagrams, drawings and schematic details required. Be able to adapt to the use of Touch Screen technology and IT skills.
Working on a rotating day shift (6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm) Monday to Friday, you will have a hands-on role in the manufacture of large transformers.
On top of basic salary, you will be paid 20.5% (day shift) allowance.