Job Description

Process/Assembly Operator

Portsmouth

£13.46 per hour (when on shift)

6 Month Contract

Our client based in the Portsmouth area requires Process/Assembly Operators to work at their site in Portsmouth.

Key Responsibilities:

To undertake activities in order to manufacture and assemble products using standard work process, while working to the required specifications.

To conduct all duties with due care and attention to Health and Safety.

Hours will be double day shift after training which will be completed on day shift.

Principal Accountabilities for:

• To interpret drawings and then cut and mark out material accurately in accordance with the drawing specifications
• To bond a variety of rubber materials using adhesives
• To laminate fabrics using adhesives
• To operate welding machine accurately
• To operate sewing machines
• To sign off own work at appropriate work stages with production stamp
• To conduct other manufacturing/assembly duties within their general capabilities
• To make them self-available when required to undertake the appropriate Health & Safety, legislative or relevant skills training in connection with their role
• To participate in and make recommendations to continuous improvements through Lean Manufacturing that will assist with production efficiency

Qualifications:

• Good general secondary education

Experience:

• Experience of working in a Manufacturing/Engineering environment
• Knowledge/Experience of Sail Making/Upholstery/Trimming/Dressmaking would be desirable
• Understanding of basic engineering principles
• Familiar with and have used hand tools and Portable Electrical appliances
• Use to working in a medium/heavy manufacturing environment

Personal Characteristics:

• Attention to detail and the ability to work accurately
• Willingness to learn skills required to operate machinery and learn processes
• Self-starter with the ability to work with the minimum of supervision
• Standard level of written and oral communication skills