Production Operator/Associate

G-Tem Wales; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Ebbw Vale is seeking a Weld Production Associate. The role includes loading and unloading components, operating welding machines, and performing quality checks. Candidates should have prior manufacturing experience, be able to work shifts, and be flexible for this demanding position. The company offers 25 days holiday, a 37.5-hour work week, and the potential for permanent contracts with overtime opportunities. This role supports professional advancement within the company.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Free parking and EV charging

Work wear provided

Health surveillance

Long Service Awards

Free eye test vouchers after 3 months service

Qualifications

• Previous busy factory/manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Willingness to multi-skill and learn products and processes.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions and complete required production paperwork.
• Must be able to work shifts.
• This is a demanding job which includes safe manual handling of steel components.
• Must be flexible.

Responsibilities

• To load and unload press components on a robotic line, automatic weld machine.
• To operate pedestal welders.
• To complete hourly targets set by team leader to achieve customer requirement.
• To carry out quality checks as set out on a check list and log details for record purposes.
• Ensure all completed assemblies are labelled correctly.
• To carry out basic maintenance including tip dressing, tool changes, setting and resetting of robots and machines.
• To follow instructions to ensure maximum effectiveness and to adhere to safety guidelines.
• Complete timesheets to account for 'up and downtime' daily.
• To keep area and machines clean and tidy throughout the day.
• To follow process/production operating instructions to ensure quality products are sent to our customers.

Job description

Weld Production Associate

Division: Production

Reporting to: Production Team Leader/Coordinator

Post Definition / Purpose

The post holder is responsible for working to strict safety and quality requirements to achieve daily production requirements in terms of quality and quantity to meet customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• To load and unload press components on a robotic line, automatic weld machine.
• To operate pedestal welders.
• To complete hourly targets set by team leader to achieve customer requirement.
• To carry out quality checks as set out on a check list and log details for record purposes.
• Ensure all completed assemblies are labelled correctly.
• To carry out basic maintenance including tip dressing, tool changes, setting and resetting of robots and machines and other basic maintenance tasks.
• To follow instructions to ensure maximum effectiveness and to adhere to safety guidelines.
• To be prepared to undertake and support other reasonable requests made by the company.
• Complete timesheets to account for "up and downtime" daily.
• To keep area and machines clean and tidy throughout the day.
• To follow process/production operating instructions to ensure quality products are sent to our customers.

Skills & Abilities

• Previous busy factory/manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Willingness to multi-skill and learn products and processes.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions and complete required production paperwork.
• Must be able to work shifts.
• This is a demanding job which includes safe manual handling of steel components.
• Must be flexible.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience of working to deadlines and targets.
• Previous experience in Automotive Manufacturing would be advantageous.

Package

• 25 days holiday (mostly fixed with plant shutdowns) + 8 Bank holidays.
• 37.5-hour week working Monday to Friday.
• Fixed term contracts that are ongoing potentially moving to permanent contracts.
• Potential for advancement in Company.
• Overtime (up to 1.5 hours compulsory overtime per day depending on business need).
• Work wear provided.
• PPE provided.
• Health surveillance.
• Free parking and EV charging available.
• Free eye test vouchers after 3 months service.
• Long Service Awards.
• Working a 2-shift rotating pattern rota. (AM/PM) Monday to Friday
  • AM – 06:00am – 14:50pm – Monday to Thursday.
  • 06:00am – 12:10pm – Friday.
  • PM - 14:50pm – 23:35pm – Monday to Thursday.
  • 12:10pm – 18:40pm – Friday.