Power Press Setter Operator

Salary: £26,000 per year

Power Press Setter Operator

Job Description

To manufacture a range of fixings in line with customer requirements via the Setting and Operation of a variety of metal working, power presses, cutting and wire forming machines. In addition, carry out a number of secondary tasks/processes in order to satisfy customer requirements. Products should be put away / transferred downstream in a safe and organised manner to meet customer service requirements.

* Production

Competently set and operate a variety of Power Presses, metal forming and cutting equipment to efficiently manufacture a range of standard and bespoke fixings in line with customer / business expectations. Carry out a number of secondary tasks/processes in order to satisfy customer requirements.

Retrieve correct material and load equipment with in a timely manner in line with production schedule / Kanban demands.

Exchange Press Tools / complete changeovers in line with SMED principles

Precisely manufacture the exact number of items required on an order / production schedule.

Constantly observe, monitor and provide timely feedback re line speed, tool life, quality/equipment issues or process improvement opportunities to Shift Supervisor.

Identify, stack/pack components in correct Kanban, bin/boxes in an appropriate manner and safely put away / transfer to down-stream process.

Safely dispose, segregate and record production and process scrap.

Ensure all equipment/work tooling is kept in a good state of repair and routinely maintain the machine as set out in the Weekly Machine Check Schedule. Any maintenance issues should be promptly reported to Supervisor.

Maintain an adequate stock of consumables and packaging materials by requesting further supplies to be purchased by the stores in good time.

Accurately use Movex ERP, Excel, and Data loggers to update / confirm manufacture and record productivity data.

* Quality

Adhere to quality procedures ensuring products are manufactured to an appropriate standard and products conform to specified tolerances and company standards. Paying particular attention that first off, in process and last off inspections are undertaken.

Ensure level of work is performed to appropriate standards first time.

Report any non-conforming work and carry out corrective action

* Health & Safety

Ensure compliance with all company and legal obligations as outlined in our health & safety and environmental policies and procedures.

Abide by site H&S policies and procedures, with special consideration for safe systems of work and practices.

Comply with all safe working procedures, practices, rules, regulations and instructions given by supervision/management.

Wear protective clothing and other PPE appropriate for the task.

Maintain good housekeeping within your dept/cell/ and across the site.

Competently perform daily inspection and testing of safety devices required by the PUWER Regulations / H&S polices.

Report any incident, near miss or any unsafe situation immediately to the first line supervisor or site manager.

Only operate machinery for which you have received the appropriate training or licence.

Education

Essential – PUWER Power Press Certificate

* Desirable:

FLT / OH Pedant Crane certificate

Engineering Apprenticeship in metal cutting, fabrication

Proven exposure to lean manufacturing

Working in a 5S environment

Experience

* Essential

Experience of working with Power Presses in an high volume manufacturing environment

Experience of metal cutting / forming environment.

Experience of using basic measuring equipment e.g. Vernier caliper

Experience operating jib cranes

* Desirable

Have been involved in Operational Excellence projects relating to improving power press processes.

Experience of setting simple hydraulic presses

Proficient PC skills including Microsoft excel, access and e mail.

Knowledge

Able to read and understand engineering drawings

Has sound practical mechanical engineering knowledge