Production Technician

Travail Employment Group; Brompton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension

Welfare scheme

Canteen

Car parking

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is seeking a Production Technician based in Gillingham, Kent. The role involves setting, adjusting and maintaining bespoke production machinery used for cutting, forming and assembling metal parts.

You will fault-find on machinery, liaise with management on production schedules, and collaborate with toolroom and maintenance teams to resolve issues. Permanent, Monday to Friday, with a 7am–4:30pm shift.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operating experience in an engineering or similar environment.
• Good knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics, plus strong mechanical know-how.
• Strong problem solving abilities and ability to work autonomously within a team.

Responsibilities

• Set, adjust and maintain production machinery used for cutting, forming and assembling metal parts.
• Fault finding on production machinery and carrying out basic repairs.
• Liaising with management regarding production schedules and priorities.
• Work with production staff to resolve technical and setting issues, including liaising with toolroom and maintenance departments.

Skills

Machine operation

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Problem solving

ISO9001

Communication

Job description

Production Technician

£30,000 to £32,000 per annum, Benefits include 33 days holiday, Pension, Employee welfare scheme, canteen and car parking. Permanent position - Mon to Fri, 7am to 4.30pm (11am on Fri), based in Gillingham, Kent.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Production Technician to join a leading manufacturer of stainless steel products. Reporting to the Factory Manager and working as part of a team, this role would suit someone who has good experience of running and setting machines, as well as carrying out basic maintenance and repair on the machines.

Duties of the Production Technician will include:

• Set, adjust and maintain bespoke production machinery used for cutting, forming and assembling metal parts
• Fault finding on production machinery to ensure smooth running and carrying out basis repairs
• Liaising with management regarding production schedules
• Work with production staff to resolve technical and setting issues, including liaising with toolroom and maintenance departments

Skills and qualifications:

• Previous machine operating experience in and engineering or similar environment
• Good knowledge of Hydraulics and pneumatic, coupled with a good mechanical knowledge
• Strong problem solving abilities and ability to work autonomously within a team environment
• Working to ISO9001 standards
• Strong communication skills

This is a very hands on role within a busy production environment, where you will be working to support customer demand. You will be working very closely with the Production Manager who will be able to offer additional support and training for the right candidate.

In return the successful Production Technician will be joining a successful and market leading organisation as they go through a sustained period of growth and offer future development and progression.