The role of the Laminate Operator is to maximise the throughput of the Laminate Cell, understanding and implementing the discipline of continuous improvement within the cell and particularly operating as a daily requirement. The purpose is to develop our departmental skills, using lean manufacturing techniques. The role will be as part of a team, actively pursuing the KPI goals for the Laminate Cell. Working with all relevant departments to ensure the cell is functioning and delivering in accordance with the production plan and achieve the KPIs set out in Quality, Cost, Delivery, People & Safety
The role will require the Laminate Operator to be part of the manufacturing team striving towards the daily targets which include: -
1. Ensuring the achievement of targets for the team
2. Understanding and achieving the correct quality standards within the team
3. Seeking urgent Team Leader support when issues outside of your control are affecting the team’s targets
4. Contributing to Lean Manufacturing
5. Assisting the Team leader as and when required
6. Identify and achieve correct adhesive viscosity prior to application
7. Set and operate coating machine
8. Set and operate Auto-Guillotine
9. Manufacture of Laminate sheet
10. Loading and unloading of the presses
11. Issuing materials managing stock levels
12. Adhere to work to lists and achieve routed times
13. Operate machinery required in the laminate process efficiently and in compliance with established procedures
14. Ensure production rates are accurate, adhered to or bettered
15. Ensure any deficiencies / concerns are reported to the Team Leader
16. Ensure finished work and work in progress is always placed in correct dropping area
17. Ensure that all scrap produced is emptied within the shift and is not left for others to empty
18. Ability to read and understand job sheets, drawings and any accompanying documentation
19. Use of measuring equipment relevant to the department, most notably Micrometres
20. Demonstrate clear commitment and ongoing support to the company’s Total Quality performance process
21. To comply, always, with Health and Safety requirements
22. Demonstrate flexibility within the Laminate Cell, as well as any other departments within the company
23. Undertake any other tasks as may be required
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Essential
24. Previous experience of working in a similar role within a manufacturing environment
25. Basic understanding of engineering drawings is preferred
26. Ability to work effectively both independently and within a small team
27. Ability to work without supervision
Desirable
28. Previous experience of working within a manufacturing environment
29. Manual handling experience
30. Packing and transportation of finished goods
OTHER JOB COMPONENTS
31. The role will require reaching with hands and arms as well as stooping or kneeling. Work may also occasionally involve lifting of materials and products
32. Flexible ref breakdowns
Why Join Ford Aerospace?
In return you’ll get:
33. To be an integral part of a business with over 100 years history and diverse customer base
34. 4 day working week (Mon - Thurs)
35. Access to free on-site car parking
36. Profit Share Scheme
37. Healthcare Cash Plan including Employee Assistance Programme, Private Healthcare & Rewards
38. Company Pension Scheme
39. Introduce a Colleague Scheme
40. Social Events
41. Company Sick Pay Scheme
Shifts:
Note: we operate a 4 day working week (37.5hours)
42. Day Shift - Monday to Wednesday - 07:00 to 17:00 & Thursday 07:00 to 16:30
43. Earlies - Monday to Wednesday - 06:00 to 16:00 & Thursday 06:00 to 15:30
44. Lates - Monday to Wednesday – 13:00 to 23:00 & Thursday 13:00 to 22:30
Paid shift allowance
To apply, please forward your CV to: HR@ford-