Production Operator - Bacup, United Kingdom - Orthoplastics Limited

Orthoplastics Limited

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Bacup, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are a manufacturer of orthopedic components/materials manufactured to high specifications for the medical industry.

Our main focus is to supply high quality medical products to exacting customer and international specifications, supported by our technical department which is capable of testing polymeric materials to the highest standards.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our Direct Compression Moulding Department.

Key Accountable Areas:

Set up and operate compression moulding machines to mould polymer powder products according to specifications
Install dies on press, using clamps, bolts, and hand tools, and coats dies with parting agents, according to work order, setting thermostat to regulate temperature of dies
Weigh premixed compounds and loads compound into die well, spreads fabric on die and loads compound over fabric
Presses button or pulls lever to activate machines to compress compounds between dies to form and cure specified products
Remove cured products from mould, using hand tools and air hose
Observe machine operation and examines products ejected by machines to determine whether products meet specifications, using callipers
Operate compression moulding machines to form product under pressure only and be designated Cold-MouldingPress Operator
Identification of problems and determine an action plan to solve the problems

This Exciting Position Requires a Person Who Is:

Methodical and meticulous in approach
An effective communicator and a good team player
Conscientious and has a selfdisciplined approach
Motivated and flexible in their approach
Ability to selfmanage as well as working as part of a team
Excellent time management and multi tasking skills
Capable of producing high quality written material by hand
Computer literate

Required Qualifications:

3 GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent qualifications
Previous experience in a factory / manual role

Hours of Employment
Early Shift: 06.00 to 14.00 Monday to Friday which includes breaks
Back Shift: 14.00 to 22.00 Monday to Friday which includes breaks

Due to the nature of the work, you may be expected to be flexible with regards to working hours and breaks to enable the best efficiency and utilisation during the daily period
Duties and hours may vary dependent upon workload

Please forward your CV, salary expectations and preferred shift

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
Onsite parking
Sick pay

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

Performance bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid-19 precautions in place

Application question(s):

Number of Years Manufacturing Experience
Number of Years Production Experience
Number of Years Engineering Experience
Machinery Used
What Materials Have You Worked On?
Are you familiar with, and fully understand engineering drawings and tolerance requirements and tolerance requirements?
Notice Period
Preferred Shift or a shift allowance is paid on the basic rate of pay

Work Location:
In person