Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Engineering Operative who has operated a milling machine (in the food industry). You'll be working with rubber or plastic.
Working hours: Monday to Friday 8am- 16.30pm and Friday finish at 1pm. �25,000 per annum.
- Responsible for dimensional and visual inspection (as applicable) of own output
- Multi skilled to cover the following production operations
Must have previous mill experience ideally operating a Bharaj mill.
- Blank preparation
- Milling of elastomer
- Cutting / stamping blanks to size & weight controls
- Setting & operation of Barwell preform cutter
- Metal & PTFE preparation
- Masking & shot blasting of metals
- Degreasing metals & PTFE's
- Mixing of bonding agents, handling of solvents
- Application of bonding agent to metal & PTFE's
- Metal component reclaim
- Moulding
- Set-up of mould & press
- Operating multiple moulding presses (compression & transfer)
- Application of mould release
- Initial trimming of excess flash
- RTV Silicone casting
- Mixing of two part silicone, including degassing
- Cleaning/preparation of moulds
- Pouring material & degasssing
- Demoulding
- Post cure
- Loading / unloading of oven
- Trimming
- Setting and operating kniffing machines, cutting sealing lips and polishing/flash removal
- Setting and operating on manual lathe for the cutting of large rim seals
- Setting and operating manual lathe for the trimming of CV boots
- Finishing
- Mixing hypalon sealant and spraying seal OD
- Hand assembly operations i.e. crimping PTFE, multiple seal components
- Grease application
- Fitting of garter springs which could involve modification of spring
- Laser marking
- Correct manual handling of tools and moulds
- Carry out all operations as outlined in production paperwork & SOP's
- Flexible, to be transferred to other areas of production
- Carry out all work activities in accordance with HSE requirements
- Keep work area(s) in compliance with company housekeeping standards
Education and Experience:
- Experience in a Rubber manufacturing environment is desirable
Competences:
- Good dexterity to handle small components whilst wearing gloves
- Quality conscious with strong attention to detail
- Understanding the need for quality and how it impacts on business
- Good understanding of foreign object defects, cause and rectification
- Ability to understand and complete paperwork
- Maintain standards as set by Company
Geography to cover and travel requirements:
- This position is based at TSS Bridgwater
- The role may include occasional travel for training or other site visits
- Must have proof of right to work in the UK
Behavioural Characteristics:
- Team player
- Health and Safety mindset
- Flexible with ability to pick up new ideas
- Ability to communicate with all colleagues
- Ability to learn new skills
- Reliable with an excellent standard of attendance and punctuality record
- Work well under pressure to meet deadlines
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.