We are currently seeking experience production/machine operatives based in Stockton-On-Tees.

This position is initially a day shift with the view of going to a three-weekly rotation. (day shift, back shift, night shift)

The Person

• Flexible attitude towards job rotation and further training is essential.
• Ideally has previous experience working on a dress machine.
• Ideally has previous experience working within the manufacturing sector.
• Ideally has previous experience operating handheld tools.
• Ideally has previous experience using engineering drawings.
• Ideally has previous welding experience.
• Effective communicator capable of two-way communication.
• A team player being able to work together to achieve targets and meet deadlines.
• Confident in identifying business improvements and effectively communicating ideas.
• Proactive mindset and an ability to work on individual tasks.
• A safety conscious attitude working towards the 5S methodology and the 5 Why methodology.
• Comfortable asking for assistance when needed in order to achieve good outputs.
• Quality focused and comfortable raising quality concerns or queries.
• Good attention to detail.

Job Role

• Operating dress machines.
• Steel fettling and hole tolerance work.
• Following part set up sheets.
• Using hand tools such as pin grinders/ angle grinders.
• Completion of daily operation, TPM (total preventative/ production maintenance) and pre-operation check sheets.
• Documentation completion.
• Manual handling tasks.
• Following engineering drawings.

Job Description

• Weld repairs.
• Inspect quality of parts to maintain high standards.
• Inspect all equipment to ensure it’s in a safe working condition.
• Supervise the machines while they execute the tasks and make any necessary
• adjustments to produce a better result.
• Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality.
• Other ad hoc duties as requested by your line manager. However, you will be given duties in respect of your abilities, skill-set and organisational structure. The Company will not ask you to complete tasks that are outside the scope of your capabilities.