Job Title: Machine Operator & Weaver
Department: Production
Reporting To: Team Leader
Location: Sittingbourne
Overall Objective
- Operation of Flat-Flex machines and other associated manufacturing equipment, weaving and assembly of metal conveyor belting.
Main Roles and Responsibilities
- To operate Flat-Flex machines efficiently to produce conveyor belting by carrying out manual assembly tasks with wire products – whilst maintaining a 70% minimum efficiency.
- Accurately measure completed belting to the required specifications.
- Randomly inspect product during production.
- Follow all relevant company procedures and comply with the company Quality Manual / ISO 9001 requirements.
- Ensure that records maintained in all areas are accurate and sufficient for use within the company’s MRP system and for external auditors purposes.
- All tools and equipment used are to be kept in good condition and well maintained.
- Maintain a safe, tidy and clean work area and ensure that safe working procedures are adhered to.
- Comply with health & safety legislation and company procedures.
- Assist when requested with other work allocated by other departments which has been approved by the Team Leader and / or the Manufacturing Operations Manager.
- Carry out any reasonable tasks required by the Team Leader.
Core Competencies
- Self-motivated
- Target focussed – Drive for results
- Attention to detail
- High concentration
- Time management
- Initiative
- Ownership
- Perseverance
Job Competencies
- Possess the manual skills and physical dexterity to carry out the role competently.
- Accurate record keeping
Job and personal development
- Consider any opportunities that may arise to develop skills further.
Education and Experience
- Good level of education
- Experience of working in a factory / manufacturing / assembly environment
- Working alone as well as within a team
- Ability to be cross trained / multi-skilled
All Wire Belt employees are required to adhere to the company’s core Values which support our Vision, our Mission and shapes our culture.
Our Values
- FAMILY: Our employees and business partners are a team bound together by a common purpose; to respect, trust and learn from each other. To succeed together. We have each other’s back.
- INNOVATION: We believe change is a way of life fostered by encouraging creativity and learning.
- INTEGRITY: We do the right thing in all circumstances.
- OWNERSHIP: We build trust and teamwork through effective communication, execution and accountability.
FUN: We encourage a culture that loves to serve our customers, community and each other.
Our Vision
Wire Belt will be the most preferred, respected, and trusted metal belt company in the world.
Our Mission
Keep manufacturing growing here by being a lean, green values driven team.