InstaStaff are currently recruiting for a Plate/ Bar Saw Operator on a 3-month temp to perm basis, you will be joining a leading UK metal stockholder based in North Birmingham. They produce various metals including aluminium, steel, titanium, nickel, alloy, and hi-tech metals.
They have 3 sites in the UK and over 300 sites globally.
This role is worked over 2 shifts, 1 week 6am – 2.30pm and 1 week 2pm – 10.30pm, Monday to Friday.
The ideal candidate will have a metals or manufacturing experience and have FLT experience.
Duties of the Bar/ Plate Saw Operator will include:
To ensure all products are handled, cut, and identified in accordance with our client’s Working Practices and Procedures ensuring adherence to customer requirements in a safe manner conforming to all relevant Health and Safety regulations.
The accurate setting, cutting and identification of materials maximising stock utilisation and minimising any scrap of damage to both customer products and stock.
The maintenance and accurate recording of all details on both the computer-based stock control system and all other supporting documentation.
Promote continuous improvement processes to maximise stock productivity and minimise waste in all operational processes.
Maintain and promote safe working practices and policies whilst engaged in your daily role.
Ensuring that all products are handled in the most appropriate manner to eliminate any damage, or health hazards, in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
Ensuring full conformance to all the identified order requirements as presented.
Ensuring the computer-based stock control system, and all supporting documentation, is fully maintained and accurate at all in accordance with our client’s quality and working procedures and practices.
Responsible for ensuring all stock being processed is maximised to achieve the best stock utilisation possible in adherence with our client’s quality and working procedures and practices.
Ensuring all stock and processed products are clearly identified in accordance with both our client and customer requirements at all times.
The ideal Bar/ Plate Saw Operator will have:
Previous experience within a similar role
Knowledge on all aspects of raw materials as handled by the site.
Knowledge of all products handled by the site and its disparate cutting requirements.
Ability to read and understand a cutting pattern to maximise stock utilisation and minimise waste.
Programming knowledge for machine set-up, preparation and cutting.
Understanding of materials handling for all processed products in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
PC Literate.
Ability to be trained and understand being a business approved stamp holder.
Understanding of Health and Safety at Work legislation and its practical application.
Understanding of the full scope of quality processes applicable to handling of materials.
Current valid counterbalance mechanical handling license
Machine Maintenance skills applicable to the type of equipment operated.
Understanding of continuous improvement philosophies.
The salary for this role is between £12.00 - £12.70 per hour depending on experience– this is a 3-month temp to perm role.
Hours of work are Monday – Friday, weekly rotational shifts of 1 week 6am – 2.30pm and 1 week 2pm – 10.30pm