Machine Operator

Machine Operator

DEPARTMENT: Cables

SUPERVISOR: Team Leader

DIRECT REPORTS: None

Position Summary

As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for setting up and operating the cable manufacturing machines to produce components and cables as per the drawing requirements. You will continually monitor the progress of the manufacturing process to ensure our products are of the highest quality and to our customers’ requirements.

You will be customer focused and from time to time you will be required to liaise with our customers during visits to the factory floor. You will be organised with proven multi-tasking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively prioritise. The Machine Operator will also be a self-starter, have a Mechanical understanding and a passion for problem solving and making improvements.

In this role you will have a high level of flexibility (overtime and night shifts will be a requirement of the role), commitment and the ability to tackle multiple projects and priorities. You will collaborate with your Team Leader, other Machine Operators and the QHSE team, to ensure all aspects of quality, clear and timely communication and QHSE responsibilities are met.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Technical or vocational training in mechanical or manufacturing-related fields is a plus but not required

Experience:

• Mechanical experience or experience in a similar position desired

Knowledge:

• Understanding of mechanical systems and machine operation preferred but not essential

Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to tackle multiple projects and prioritise tasks
• Hardworking and self-driven
• Clear communicator
• Desire to make a difference and take responsibility and ownership of engineering activities and to drive continual improvement.
• Growth mindset to learn new skills and apply skills to new and different applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Set up and operate cable manufacture machines to produce components and cables as per job sheet specifications adhering to the plan and timeframe.
• Maintain accurate recordings as per work instructions.
• Monitor progress during manufacture process and report any inconsistencies or failures.
• Train new staff on machinery as and when required.
• Communicate verbally with customers during factory visits.
• Maintain close contact with the Product Assurance Team on all aspect of quality.
• Operate a “good housekeeping” policy on a continuous basis.
• Assist with training and job or product awareness for other staff within the Group.
• Maintain the Group management behaviours practices and equal opportunity policy.
• Comply with any environmental responsibilities as identified by the Group and communicated by your line manager that are relevant within your department.

Internal and External Relationships

Production

Quality

QHSE

Engineering

Customers