Production Technician

Production Technicians Norwich £31,878 ( Increasing to £36,128 ) after training Working 2 days (6am -6pm) and 2 nights (6pm – 6am) and 4 off. Staffing Innovations is working with a superb manufacturing company leading the way in its field. As an experienced Production Technician you will be primarily responsible for controlling and monitoring the operation of the plant to specified conditions, reporting on Factory KPI’s and Shift reports. You will need to operate, control, monitor and measure plant, equipment and products in specified conditions and to strict quality standards. Teamwork and flexibility are fundamental requirements. The shift teams will work closely and collaboratively to ensure maximum efficiency. This will require each member of the team to undertake all tasks within their capability, including Press Operational duties and include raw material handling, auto-bulk take out, silo, bin filling and emptying operations, packing duties, quality checks and cleaning. The role of Production Technician will involve: * Taking ownership of health and safety for yourself and others at work. Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed and encourage safe working practices at all times. * Ensuring all machines and equipment are kept in a clean, safe and hygienic condition and that machines are kept in good running order by reporting all faults to the Engineer. * Responsible for production on the shift – raw materials, end product, packing, palletisation, machine care and the condition of work areas. * Wash dies and check for cleanliness and damage. Select and change specified dies as required. * Ensure the product is being processed in accordance with the specification. * Check and measure product dimensions and adjust machinery where necessary. Take remedial action to meet specified standards. * Maintain and record plant conditions on the relevant paperwork. * Select raw ingredients and mixing quantities for each of the different products. Activating automatic filling/mixing cycle and the correct operation of the bulk handling system. * Liaison with Quality Team This is an exciting and varied role which will teach you to work in all stages of the production manufacturing process. Successful candidates will have a food or manufacturing background and be able to work both days and Nights. If you are a Team Player and want to join an amazing company who invests in its staff, then this could be the job for you. Please provide up to date CV’s and covering letter to the friendly team at Staffing Innovations