Process & Improvement Technician
Full job description
Listgrove
Salary: £28,800 – £36,000 per year
Process & Improvement Technician
Based in County Durham
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Shift Pattern: Permanent Nights
* Assist the Production Manager and shift leader with the smooth running of the hydraulic/pneumatic manufacturing processes and electronic/micro-processor-controlled moulding presses
* To complete 12 improvement projects and present them in a professional way along with tracking any savings and proving out the improvement is/has worked.
* Control all production scrap & downtime; record it by entering the information into the IQMS system.
* Maintain plant equipment and machinery to a high standard using planned maintenance programs and relevant systems
* Complete all press set-ups in the required time scale using the setting sheets provided.
* Carryout checks of the quality of all 1st offs before handing them to QA, also place a hold label on the parts to identify them.
* Report any tooling issues you find when completing all press set ups or during a production run.
* Monitor all weights and react to changing trends, make sure we are not giving material away. Target below nominal.
* Provide constant service to the production line, always check the quality of the parts by completing line inspections and supporting shift leader.
* Monitor IQMS closely and ensure that all machines are running at least on cycle or up to 5 seconds quicker.
* Keep scrap below 0.9% on your shift.
* Monitor real time and keep a track on planning.
* Control all tank cleaning and WIP stock
* Complete all relevant checks, Steam leak reports, machine condition, 5’s and any others given.
* Carryout checks on prepped tools when requested to prevent issues with set ups.
* Work with team members when you need support with problems or when setting sheets no longer seem to give the required results.
* Complete repairs to all plant equipment in the quickest and safest manner. Contact Technical support roles or any recommended contractor if you can’t complete a repair.
* Fault find process issues as efficiently as possible ensuring a root cause is always found and reported or fixed by yourself
* Carryout a line audit every day, monitor all procedures, Fitting standards, ensure that fits are on time and of good quality.
Listgrove is more than a global recruitment partner to its clients in the plastics, packaging, recycling and chemical industries. For over 45 years, we have supported companies with professional advice and successful HR solutions. All assignments are tailored to the client’s needs and delivered by expert consultants.
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* Established in 1975
* Recruited in 68 countries
* Recognised International brand
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* Global network of candidates and talent data
* Search projects completed across all functions and at all levels of seniority
* Access to a network of offices across the world
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