Operator, Production

Gates Corporation; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Cramlington is seeking individuals for manufacturing and assembling hoses. Candidates should have manual dexterity, organizational skills, and a good sense of urgency.

Successful candidates will be involved in adhering to safety standards while ensuring product quality and compliance with company policies. Previous experience in the industry is a plus but not essential.

Qualifications

• Manually dextrous and well-organized.
• A good sense of urgency and time-keeping.
• Dynamic approach to get practical tasks done.
• Previous experience as an operator is desired but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing, assembly, and testing of hoses.
• Operating all related equipment and machines.
• Production of raw materials.
• Adherence to all SOPs and working practices.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Organizational skills

Sense of urgency

Timekeeping

Dynamic approach to practical tasks

Job description

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application‑specific fluid power and power transmission solutions.

We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manufacturing, assembly and testing of hoses.
• Operating all related equipment and machines.
• Production of raw materials (pre‑production).
• Any other duties as required by your supervisor.
• Strict adherence to all SOPs and working practices.

Quality

• To comply with ISO 9001 & API Q1 standards ensuring that all works data is sufficiently recorded and updated, and all work procedures are kept and adhered to.
• To ensure all product manufactured meets the agreed specification / acceptable standard.
• To report product and process related non‑conformities.

Safety

• To comply with company Health & Safety standards and company policies.
• To wear correct PPE at all times.
• Ensuring machines and work area are kept clean and tidy.

Keys to Success

Successful completion of training period within production section, in line with SOP instructions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Requirements And Preferred Skills

• Manually dextrous
• Well organised
• A good sense of urgency and time‑keeping
• A dynamic approach to get practical tasks done
• Previous experience as an operator in industry desired but not essential

Equal Opportunity

Gates is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

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