Job Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and experienced assembly operator with a strong background in machine operations to join our production team. The successful candidate will assemble products, operate machinery, and ensure that all production tasks are completed efficiently and safely. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can work independently and as part of a team to meet production targets.
Key Responsibilities:
• Product Assembly: Assemble parts or components according to technical specifications, blueprints, or work instructions.
• Machine Operation: Operate and maintain production machinery (e.g., CNC, presses, cutting machines) used in the assembly process, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Quality Control: Perform quality checks at various stages of production to ensure that products meet the required standards and specifications.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve minor mechanical issues with machinery and equipment, escalating more complex issues to the maintenance team as needed.
• Efficiency Monitoring: Continuously monitor production processes and equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and minimal waste.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety regulations, ensuring the safe operation of machinery and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Documentation: Maintain accurate production records, including machine settings, output, and incidents or faults.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other team members, supervisors, and engineers to meet production deadlines and goals.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
• Experience: Proven experience as an Assembly Operative and Machine Operator in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Technical Skills: Reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, or schematics. Familiarity with operating and adjusting machines such as CNC, cutting, pressing, or welding equipment.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy and quality, ensuring each product meets the required specifications.
• Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve fundamental mechanical issues with equipment and machinery.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including standing, lifting, and repetitive motion tasks.
• Team Player: Excellent communication and teamwork skills to work effectively within a production team.
• Time Management: Capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines and production quotas.
Requirements:
• Experience in assembly and machine operation roles in a production setting.
• Safety Awareness: Strong understanding of safety regulations, including lockout/tagout procedures, machine guarding, and PPE.
• Technical Knowledge: Basic mechanical aptitude and experience with machine maintenance is a plus.
• Physical Ability: Ability to lift up, and perform repetitive assembly tasks.
• Flexible Availability: Willing to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and overtime as required.
What We Offer:
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, including machine-specific training
• A safe and supportive working environment
• Opportunities for career progression within the company