Manufacturing Cell Operative

Equals One Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Bradford is seeking experienced Manufacturing Cell Operatives to optimize production processes. This on-site role involves ensuring Health and Safety standards, assisting with machinery operations, and achieving quality targets. Candidates must possess good communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A competitive salary and shift allowances are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing role is preferred.
• Ability to adhere to Health and Safety procedures.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in optimising the performance of the manufacturing plant.
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety standards.
• Support cell operator in machinery operations.

Skills

Knowledge of machine operation

Keen eye for detail

Flexible

Ability to work alone and as part of a team

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

Good organisational skills

Desire to continuously improve

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Cell Operatives

Bradford BD12 site based – must live within a commutable distance

Salary: £26,467.93 plus 33% shift pattern (£34,725.35 total)

Continental shift pattern

Purpose of Role:

Reporting to the shift manager the cell operators will assist in optimising the performance of the manufacturing plant within BBU. Our client is looking to recruit 6 experienced Cell Assistants to join their team.

Key duties but not limited to:

Responsibilities

• SHE:
  • Ensure that all Health and Safety requirements are strictly adhered to at all times
  • Strive to achieve departmental targets in relation to Health and Safety and meet continuously higher targets for accident reduction
  • Identify and report any SHE issues immediately to the relevant personnel
• Quality:
  • Ensure all product is inspected to verify conformance to specification
  • Responsible for preparing and marking inspection samples, along with attaching identification to completed coils
  • Verification of defects working alongside the operator
  • Work as a team to continuously improve standards of quality and customer satisfaction
• Operations:
  • Assist the cell operator with the cell machines striving to continuously improve the process
  • Load the payoff and weld material
  • Remove completed coils and prepare the machine ready to commence production
  • Assist with tooling changes working alongside the cell operator
  • Complete daily check sheets to proactively identify problems
  • Storage and movement of WIP and consumables around site
  • Ensure that product is loaded / unloaded effectively at all times to achieve optimum efficiency, this includes maintaining stock levels of consumables at all times
  • Work in accordance to SOP’s
  • Maintain the highest standard of housekeeping and 5S
  • Complete accurate documentation required in line with the business needs
  • Good communication will exist between assistant and operator at all times to ensure that any issues affecting the performance of the cell are addressed without delay
  • Basic knowledge of cell maintenance

Key Skills and Qualities

• Knowledge of machine operation would be advantageous
• Keen eye for detail
• Flexible
• Able to work alone and as part of a team
• Positive attitude
• Good communication & organisational skills
• A desire to continuously improve the operation of the cell in line with business targets

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