Manufacturing Operative

JBT Corporation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Manufacturing Operative to join their team near Manchester. Responsibilities include reading engineering drawings, using various machines, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing environments, familiarity with health and safety practices, and the ability to work as part of a team. This role offers opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a health and safety conscious environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Read engineering drawings and measure parts accurately.
• Use powered and non-powered tools safely.
• Maintain quality standards geometrically and visually.

Skills

Ability to work with various materials

Ability to stand for long periods

Teamwork

Tools

Pillar drills

Tapping machines

De-burring machines

Engineering measuring equipment

Job description

Overview

JBT is a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food processing and air transportation industries. We have offices in more than 25 plus countries all over the world and we are growing both organically and by acquisitions and we are continuously looking for new employees that want to grow with us!

JBT currently has a great opportunity for a ‘Manufacturing Operative’ to join the Proseal team just south of Manchester.

Proseal UK Ltd is a company that designs and manufactures high quality tray sealing and conveying systems for the food industry and has manufacturing facilities in the UK, North America, and Australia. Having been established for 25 years, demand for the Proseal product is growing and we are responsible for developing many plastic-based alternatives for preserving the life of and carrying food safely. Formed in 1998, Proseal has not only become the leading manufacturer of tray sealing machinery and tooling in the UK but is now also recognised as a major force internationally with manufacturing facilities in United states and Australia along with offices in Ireland, Holland, Spain, Canada, South America, and Dubai.

The Opportunity

Your Role as a Manufacturing Operative:

Your role within manufacturing will be a ‘Manufacturing Operative’. Within this role you will read engineering drawings, then measure and mark out positions to be machined. You will then use a variety of machines including powered and non-powered hand tools. You will also check machined parts geometrically and visually to comply with quality standards according to the requirements stated on the engineering drawings.

The Company reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the job holder at any time according to the needs of the business. As such from time to time the business may require support in other areas to facilitate the ability to meet customer needs. To achieve this, you will be encouraged to help support by temporarily moving department, altering daily duties or fulfilling overtime.

General Key Tasks and Accountabilities

• To adhere to all company Health and Safety policies and procedures
• To complete allocated work to the company approved quality standard
• To complete allocated work to the company approved standard times
• To complete allocated work to the company schedule
• To adhere to all departmental agreed procedures and tasks

Department Specific Key Tasks and Accountabilities

• Ensure all PPE is worn and used as instructed by the ‘Risk Assessments’ and ‘Standard Operating Procedures’ provided by the company
• Ensure working area and equipment to be used is clean, safe and in good condition
• Ensure all daily safety and maintenance checks have been completed
• Lease with leadership on production efficiencies to achieve on time delivery
• Ensure geometric and visual quality standards are maintained
• Read and understand engineering drawings
• Measure and mark parts according to the engineering drawing
• Select and use appropriate machining method and equipment
• Remove all sharp edges from components
• Mark the part with any identification required for traceability
• Any other reasonable requests as they arise within manufacturing

Why work at JBT

Abilities Required:

• To be able to stand for long periods of time
• To be able to work with a variety of materials such as but not limited to, Stainless Steels, Aluminium’s and Acetals
• To be able to pick materials or parts from the ground
• To be able to lean, reach and stretch
• To be able to work with cutting fluids such as but not limited to, coolant, grease & oil
• To be able to work with hand tools that vibrate

Aptitudes Required:

• To always work in a safe and controlled manner
• To see and highlight quality deviations
• To see and highlight opportunities for improvement
• To actively encourage ‘Teamwork’
• To maintain a clean and organised working environment

Qualifications / Experience Desired:

• Previous experience working in a health and safety conscious business
• Previous experience using pillar drills, tapping machines & de-burring machines
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience reading and understanding engineering drawings
• Previous experience using engineering measuring equipment
• An understanding of ‘Continuous Improvement’