Spiral Winding Machine Setter/Operator Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment is recruiting a Spiral Winding Machine Setter/Operator for a leading manufacturing client in the Llantrisant area.
Key responsibilities
- Set up and operate automatic spiral winding machines.
- Meet recognised quality standards for resistance, winding consistency, pitch and tightness.
- Meet efficiency and output targets, ensuring machines achieve at least 80% efficiency while running.
- Control scrap levels, keeping them at or below 0.85%.
- Manage finished goods within the kanban system.
- Monitor raw material stock levels for the spiral winding process and notify Materials Control when minimum levels are reached.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping in the spiral winding area.
- Carry out basic breakdown repairs promptly to minimise machine downtime.
- Complete changeovers and reel changes efficiently to minimise downtime.
- Identify and resolve common winder faults, and suggest solutions and improvements.
- Provide a clear handover of machine, production and stock concerns to the setter/operator on the next shift.
- Work on your own initiative and respond to machine requirements to maximise efficiency.
- Communicate effectively and share information with operators on other shifts.
- Support colleagues with their workload and contribute to the team’s overall output.
Essential skills
- Good mechanical and electrical knowledge.
- Good knowledge of pneumatic equipment.
- Ability to diagnose faults and resolve machine problems.
- Ability to respond promptly to problems and adapt quickly to changing requirements.
- Awareness of health and safety legislation.
- Flexibility to work reasonable overtime and change shifts when necessary.
- Basic computer skills.
The hours of work are Monday to Friday/Days.
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