Production Technician

Proactive Personnel are currently recruiting for a Production Technician on behalf of our client based in Bridgwater, Somerset.

Duties:

• To ensure that machines and equipment are in good running order. To report any defects to supervision and carry out any remedial work as instructed by supervision which is within the technician's level of competence
• To ensure that product arriving at the packing station is to an acceptable quality standard - This involves regular checks on the quality of production, both for visual faults and weight and filling in correctly all relevant paperwork
• To remove, clean, refit, realign or carry out other necessary adjustments to parts of moulding machines which are within the level of competence of the technician. This to include work on heads, tooling, blowpins, blades, and ancillary equipment.
• To ensure that raw material supplies are constant by changing over bins. To report to supervision if a fresh bin in usable condition is not available by the machine before a problem is created on the machine
• To ensure that the moulding machines, ancillary equipment, and the immediate work area are maintained to a high standard of housekeeping and cleanliness at all times

Requirements:

• Experience working in a similar role
• Background / qualifications in mechanical engineering
• Self-motivated and have a desire to grow with the company
• Strong communication and team working skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to get your foot in the door with a company who pride themselves on developing skill sets as you grow with the company.

As a Production Technician you will be required to work on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern working 12-hour shifts (days and nights). The shifts will be 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am.

If you are interested in hearing more about this role, please apply and one of our consultants will be in touch.