Manufacturing Technical Lead
- Portadown, Co Armagh Craigavon, Co Armagh
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Operate several CNC Machines/ Vacuum Forming Machines to produce high quality components, ensuring that production deadlines are met, efficiently, safely and to appropriate quality standards.
- Train other stakeholders and maintain documentation.
- Identify training gaps and implement training plan to address.
- Use problem solving skills to maximise machine capabilities and eliminate waste during machining/ forming.
- First point of contact on the shop floor for all machining issues which include quality, programming and machine maintenance issues.
- Liaise with the Programming/ CAD department to discuss improvements to add value to the machining/ forming process.
- Check and maintain machinery/ tooling daily to ensure functionality and liaise with the Maintenance department with any machine issues that affect quality and production.
- Understand specifications of the task at hand using engineering drawings.
- Inspect and measure finished products and determine if the process has been completed properly.
- Liaise with Lead/Manager to ensure high standards of work and on time delivery in accordance with the business needs.
- Maintain housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe workplace.
- Ensure Health & Safety standards are adhered to.
- Escalate issues to management as required.
- Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with quality and safety regulations.
- Maintain a safe, organised and efficient working area.
- Liaise with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure processes and Work Instructions are kept up to date.
- Competitive salary
- 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
- £5,000 employee referral bonus
- Health cash plan
- Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
- Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
- Women in Business - Corportate Member
- Wellbeing Initiatives
- Employee Recognition scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Local charity / sponsorship activities
- Dedicated employee parking
- Discounted Gym membership
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career progression
- 1+ years’ experience in Vacuum Forming/ CNC Trimming/ Tooling Manufacture
- Minimum grade C in English and Maths GCSE
- Previous experience of leading or guiding other stakeholders
- Strong I.T skills - particularly in MS Office
- Working knowledge of MRP
- Excellent organisational skills
- Adaptable to change and varying situations
- Ability to show resilience and a flexible approach
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Line Management experience
- A self-starter with strong communication skills and a diplomatic approach
- Previous experience of production planning
- Previous experience of training other stakeholders and documenting progress
- Working knowledge of H&S