Production Operative

LESS COMMON METALS LIMITED; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Production Operative to operate production cells in an electrolytic rare earth metal facility. Successful candidates will receive extensive training and must adhere to high standards of quality and safety while maintaining production efficiency in a continuous shift pattern.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays raising to 30 days

Extensive training programme

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Candidates must have good communication skills.
• Experience in a foundry or relevant handling of molten metals preferred.
• Willingness to progress in the business is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate electrolytic rare earth metal production cells to achieve production targets.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, ensuring traceability of materials.
• Monitor production processes and record relevant data accurately.

Skills

Communication

Numerical skills

Education

Experience in foundry environment or handling molten metals

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Shift System: Initial training shifts 8am to 4pm

Moving to 6am to 2pm & 2pm to 10pm after successful completion of training

Metal Making – Continental Shift Pattern (when required)

2 days from 7am to 7pm

2 nights from 7pm to 7am

4 days off

This is a continuous pattern, includes weekends plus public holidays, with an increased shift allowance.

Purpose & Main Requirements

To produce metals / alloys against customers’ orders utilising equipment within the manufacturing facility. Maintain traceability to ensure product quality. Maintain a clean operating environment and assist in ensuring equipment is kept in good condition.

Candidates will preferably have extensive experience of working in a foundry environment or have other experience of handling molten metals. Alternatively, we welcome candidates who demonstrate willingness and want to progress with a business. Most importantly successful candidates must have an excellent appreciation of the importance of working to the utmost standards of Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety stewardship.

Candidates must have good communication skills. The ability to comprehend and adhere to operating instructions, both written and verbal, is essential.

The role includes working in an electrolytic rare earth metal production facility. Full training in all aspects of operating electrolytic metal making cells will be given.

Operation of electrolytic cells is a continuous process and will therefore require staff to work to a “continental” shift pattern (see below) to provide full 24 hour cover for 7 days a week.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Operate plant and equipment to achieve targeted levels of production in accordance with good operational practice. This will include following Standard Operating Procedures where appropriate. Maintain relevant production log to include all required processing data.

• Ensue that yourself and others operate within safe working environment and ensuring safe working conditions for equipment and environment.

3. To operate electrolytic rare earth metal production cells in accordance with the Operating Instructions defined by the company. This will include all aspects of the production process, including charging and starting cells, maintaining and tapping cells and closing down and rebuilding cells at the end of a production cycle.

4. To closely monitor the cells during operation and accurately record process data.

5. Maintain a clean and tidy environment to minimise risk of product contamination. Follow a ‘Leave the area as you found it’ policy, thus allowing spilled materials to be collected and used in the process. Full utilisation of raw materials is essential in maximising yields and ensuring product quality.

6. Ensure all materials within the production areas are clearly identified; full material traceability is required throughout all the LCM manufacturing facility.

7. Ensure that finished product is packaged neatly and labelled correctly regarding material type and customers order where appropriate.

8. Maintain awareness of raw material quality and report any potential material problems to the Production Superintendent and or Team Leader as soon as concern arises.

9. Provide analysis samples of metals / alloys to the Laboratory as required.

10. Notify any potential equipment problems / failures to a member of the Maintenance Committee and to the Production Superintendent and or Team Leader as soon as concern arises.

11. Maintain awareness of the levels of production related consumables. Report any low stock levels to the Production Superintendent and or Team Leader.

12. Carry out general maintenance checks as and when required.

13. Must be aware of and comply with the Group’s Health & Safety Policy. This will include the use of protective equipment and clothing when required.

14. Must be aware of and comply with the requirements of the Company’s Quality Policy, where appropriate.

15. To support and promote the Environmental Management System of LCM and contribute to the environmental awareness in the organization.

16. Undertake other activities as required by the Production Supervisor.

17. Good numerical skills required for the position.

Benefits of joining the LCM Team

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays raising to 30 days
• Extensive training programme
• Life Insurance
• Starting salary from £23,175 annum with shift allowance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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