Plate Saw Operative

Duties as a Plate Saw Operative:

· To ensure all products are handled, cut and identified in accordance with our client's Working Practices and Procedures ensuring adherence to customer requirements in a safe manner conforming to all relevant Health and Safety regulations.

· The accurate setting, cutting and identification of materials maximising stock utilisation and minimising any scrap of damage to both customer products and stock.

· The maintenance and accurate recording of all details on both the computer-based stock control system and all other supporting documentation.

· Promote continuous improvement processes to maximise stock productivity and minimise waste in all operational processes.

· Maintain and promote safe working practices and policies whilst engaged in your daily role.

Main Accountabilities:

· Ensuring that all products are handled in the most appropriate manner to eliminate any damage, or health hazards, in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.

· Ensuring full conformance to all the identified order requirements as presented.

· Ensuring the computer-based stock control system, and all supporting documentation, is fully maintained and accurate at all in accordance with our client's quality and working procedures and practices.

· Responsible for ensuring all stock being processed is maximised to achieve the best stock utilisation possible in adherence with our client's quality and working procedures and practices.

· Ensuring all stock and processed products are clearly identified in accordance with both our client and customer requirements at all times.

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Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Essential:

· Knowledge on all aspects of raw materials as handled by the site.

· Knowledge of all products handled by the site and its disparate cutting requirements.

· Ability to read and understand a cutting pattern to maximise stock utilisation and minimise waste.

· Programming knowledge for machine set-up, preparation and cutting.

· Understanding of materials handling for all processed products in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.

· Self-motivated, reliant, diligent, analytical and numerate.

· PC Literate.

· Current valid counterbalance mechanical handling license

· Ability to be trained and understand being a business approved stamp holder.

Desirable:

· Understanding of Health and Safety at Work legislation and its practical application.

· Understanding of the full scope of quality processes applicable to handling of materials..

· Machine Maintenance skills applicable to the type of equipment operated.

· Understanding of continuous improvement philosophies.

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