Setter/Operator – Production

Key Function:

To assist the manufacturing team in the efficient running of the machining department through setting and operating Company equipment to a high standard and in accordance with quality and health and safety requirements, Company policies, procedures and systems in a culture of continuous improvement.

Main Duties and Responsibilities of the post

  • Setting equipment properly and in accordance with requirements, ensuring the process set up of the machine is secure and correct to detailed product operation requirements
  • Taking responsibility for the maintenance and cleanliness of equipment being used, and ensuring the area is kept safe, clean and efficiently organised
  • Operating the equipment effectively, always ensuring that company machine tool assets are working to required standards and in accordance with quality and health and safety requirements and Company systems
  • Ensuring the highest levels of quality and care for products being produced
  • Being alert to broken or damaged tools and ensuring they are replaced immediately on discovery
  • Ensuring that all in-cycle activities are performed as required, eg. deburring of the product, gauge checking of part
  • Carrying out basic maintenance requirements of the machine tools/equipment being used and ensuring that the level of cleanliness is maintained
  • Checking that the product loading and clamping is correct and secure, ensuring that any decay in the function of the equipment that could compromise safety or the quality of the product is reported to supervision immediately
  • Evaluating the operation and methods used in the machining process, highlighting any potential improvements to management/supervision
  • Developing an understanding of the Company’s quality policies, procedures and all Company processes and ensuring that all validation/inspection checks are carried out and recorded in accordance with the Company’s quality department procedures
  • Ensure compliance with legislation, all Company held standards, policies, procedures and best practice

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