Previous experience of plant operated machines, Grinders, CNC machines, Press, Heat Treatment etc, fork/pallet truck, cranes and lifting equipment
The ability to make adjustment to machines throughout the manufacture process
Experience of the use of measuring equipment, dimensional gauges, plug and dial gauges, visual recognition of defects
To be able to complete accurate weighing & recording of operational scrap
Scrap recording, asset care sheets, shift logbook, changeover sheets
Should have a basic understanding of the use of simple hand tools with a mechanical aptitude
Working in a Grinding, CNC, Press, Heat treatment environment essential
Setting & fault-finding experience essential
Some level of mechanical engineering apprenticeship preferred but not essential
Forklift truck licence preferred but not essential
Previously worked in an environment of continuous improvement and lean activities
Required to know and carry out correct abort procedures in case of equipment failure
Must have safety awareness to keep the environment in a safe and clean state
Responsibilities
Responsible for all aspects of setting, condition setting for jobs and condition alteration to remedy quality issues
Expected to work on own initiative and use own judgment in absence of technician. Always compliant with RA/SOPs/work standards etc associating with each process
Responsible for maintaining department KPI’s (5s, scrap reduction, inventory, safety and productivity) to factory set targets for the department with increased responsibility for designated equipment
Responsible for daily/weekly asset care checks on all machinery and recording for maintenance records
Completion of all relevant safety and quality checks throughout the process accordance with Stanley Black and Decker Safety and Quality standards
Manufacture a range of products / parts to the required standard, ready for use by other departments or third-party affiliates
Ensuring all work produced is to the required standard by hourly visual inspection, accurately recording of scrap generated
Assist in the maintenance of department tooling and equipment, identify and where possible remedy minor repairs to machinery
Carry out all duties necessary to achieve department goals, production targets and forecasts
Will be required occasionally to assist the Technicians in other duties
To ensure integrity of production; must have a flexible approach to shift working and overtime, which may include weekend cover during production peaks, colleague holidays and periods of absence
Adhering to site health & safety protocols
To carry out general duties when requested to do so