Start People are currently seeking experienced production/machine operatives based in Stockton-On-Tees.

This position is initially a day shift with the view of going to a three-weekly rotation. (day shift, back shift, night shift)

The Person

* Flexible attitude towards job rotation and further training is essential.

* Ideally has previous experience working on a dress machine.

* Ideally has previous experience working within the manufacturing sector.

* Ideally has previous experience operating handheld tools.

* Ideally has previous experience using engineering drawings.

* Ideally has previous welding experience.

* Effective communicator capable of two-way communication.

* A team player being able to work together to achieve targets and meet deadlines.

* Confident in identifying business improvements and effectively communicating ideas.

* Proactive mindset and an ability to work on individual tasks.

* A safety conscious attitude working towards the 5S methodology and the 5 Why methodology.

* Comfortable asking for assistance when needed in order to achieve good outputs.

* Quality focused and comfortable raising quality concerns or queries.

* Good attention to detail.

Job Role

* Operating dress machines.

* Steel fettling and hole tolerance work.

* Following part set up sheets.

* Using hand tools such as pin grinders/ angle grinders.

* Completion of daily operation, TPM (total preventative/ production maintenance) and pre-operation check sheets.

* Documentation completion.

* Manual handling tasks.

* Following engineering drawings.

Job Description

* Weld repairs.

* Inspect quality of parts to maintain high standards.

* Inspect all equipment to ensure it's in a safe working condition.

* Supervise the machines while they execute the tasks and make any necessary

* adjustments to produce a better result.

* Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality.

* Other adhoc duties as requested by your line manager. However, you will be given duties in respect of your abilities, skill-set and organisational structure. The Company will not ask you to complete tasks that are outside the scope of your capabilities