Engineer / Machine Operative

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.

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