Production Technician

Travail Employment Group; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of stainless steel products in Gillingham is seeking a Production Technician to set and maintain production machinery. The ideal candidate will have machine operating experience and strong problem-solving skills. This permanent position offers a salary between £34,000 to £36,000 per annum, along with benefits such as 33 days holiday and pension. Join a growing organization with future development opportunities.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Pension

Employee welfare scheme

Canteen

Car parking

Qualifications

• Previous machine operating experience in an engineering or similar environment.
• Good knowledge of Hydraulics and Pneumatics, coupled with good mechanical knowledge.
• Ability to work autonomously within a team environment.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set, adjust and maintain bespoke production machinery.
• Fault finding on production machinery.
• Liaising with management regarding production schedules.
• Work with production staff to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Machine operating experience

Knowledge of Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Problem solving abilities

Communication skills

Job description

Production Technician

£34,000 to £36,000 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 to join them on a permanent basis. 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 machine.

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 / Engineer will be joining a successful and market leading organisation as they go through a sustained period of growth and offer future development and progression.

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Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.