Multi-skilled Press Operator in Glenrothes

About the Business: ITW Construction – Offsite Europe is a business unit of ITW within the Construction Products segment, generating $1.9 billion in global revenue. The Offsite Europe business’ annual revenue is $40 million, with 80+ colleagues across the UK & Ireland. We supply innovative engineered connectors and design software, driving value for our customers, supported by strong customer service capabilities and a continuous improvement mindset. We are consistently innovating, designing and manufacturing advanced industrial technology. We aspire to grow our business in current markets as well as explore new market opportunities. At all levels in our organisation, we encourage embracing our inner entrepreneur to drive actions, focus on what matters and share ideas so that every individual can have an impact on the business. In return, we reward, support development, and provide opportunities to grow within a large multinational organisation.

Role: Working as part of the operations and production team at Glenrothes, the Press Operator is responsible for the safe operation of power presses and/or press brakes & projection welder. They must follow all internal safety and quality procedures.

Salary: £29,615 gross per annum.

Shift pattern: Dayshift: 6:00am to 2:00pm Monday- Friday; Backshift: 2:00pm to 11:30pm Monday- Thursday. These hours will be worked on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities:

• Operate power presses, press brake machines, projection welding machines.
• Spray painting activities.
• Material handling - loading and unloading.
• Inspection and quality control of manufactured components.
• Assembling/packing parts ready for dispatch.
• Manufacturing high volume parts working to tight deadlines.
• Booking production data onto progress cards and OEE.
• Any other reasonable and relevant duties as required.

In addition to the initial production operator role, there will be an accelerated training plan to become a production tool setter where additional duties include setting of power and brake presses, material handling, TPM support for maintenance teams and use of pedestrian and counterbalance forklift trucks (all training provided).

Health & Safety:

• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in your working area (6s).
• Ensure all guarding and safety equipment is in place and used when needed.
• Personal protective equipment to be worn when required including safety glasses, steel toe cap boots, ear protection etc.
• Report all health and safety or maintenance issues.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are met and understand all relevant safety regulations.

Job Requirements: Experience/Skills/Attributes:

• The ability to work well under pressure.
• Effective communication skills.
• Motivated individual who is flexible and willing to learn continuous best practice.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and positive attitude.
• Excellent organizational, time management and attention to detail skills.
• Comfortable working alone and/or within a team environment, contributing and sharing best practices, resources and ideas to continually improve.
• The ability to work to set standards and procedures.
• Manual handling of boxed goods weighing up to 22kg.

Additional information: Employee Benefits:

• Employee discounts and vouchers.
• Pension contribution matching up to 11%.
• Mental health and wellbeing support.
• Holiday allowance of 25 annual days plus Bank Holidays per year.
• Professional development.