Manufacturing Operative

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Overview

JBT is a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food processing and air transportation industries. We have offices in more than 25 countries and we are growing both organically and by acquisitions, continuously looking for new employees that want to grow with us.

The Opportunity: Proseal UK Ltd designs and manufactures high quality tray sealing and conveying systems for the food industry, with manufacturing facilities in the UK, North America, and Australia.

Your Role As a Manufacturing Operative

Your role within manufacturing will be a ‘Manufacturing Operative’. Within this role you will read engineering drawings, then measure and mark out positions to be machined. You will then use a variety of machines including powered and non-powered hand tools. You will also check machined parts geometrically and visually to comply with quality standards according to the requirements stated on the engineering drawings. The Company reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the job holder at any time according to the needs of the business. You may be required to support other areas to meet customer needs, including temporary departmental transfers, changing daily duties or fulfilling overtime.

General Key Tasks And Accountabilities

• To adhere to all company Health and Safety policies and procedures
• To complete allocated work to the company approved quality standard
• To complete allocated work to the company approved standard times
• To complete allocated work to the company schedule
• To adhere to all departmental agreed procedures and tasks

Department Specific Key Tasks And Accountabilities

• Ensure all PPE is worn and used as instructed by risk assessments and standard operating procedures
• Ensure working area and equipment are clean, safe and in good condition
• Complete daily safety and maintenance checks
• Coordinate with leadership on production efficiencies to achieve on-time delivery
• Maintain geometric and visual quality standards
• Read and understand engineering drawings
• Measure and mark parts according to the engineering drawing
• Select and use appropriate machining methods and equipment
• Remove sharp edges from components
• Mark parts with required identification for traceability
• Assist with other reasonable manufacturing requests as needed

Abilities Required

• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to work with materials such as stainless steels, aluminium, and acetals
• Ability to lift materials or parts from the ground
• Ability to lean, reach and stretch
• Ability to work with cutting fluids such as coolant, grease and oil
• Ability to use hand tools that vibrate

Aptitudes Required

• Work safely and in a controlled manner
• Identify quality deviations and opportunities for improvement
• Demonstrate teamwork and maintain a clean, organized working environment

Qualifications / Experience Desired

• Experience in a health and safety conscious environment
• Experience using pillar drills, tapping machines and deburring machines
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience reading and understanding engineering drawings
• Experience using engineering measuring equipment
• Understanding of continuous improvement concepts

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Machinery Manufacturing