Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The job of Machine Minder involves working as a member of a team, reporting to the Department Manager/Supervisor. Effective liaison, team working and interaction with other operatives and supervisory staff is fundamental. The job role involves carrying out mechanical duties in relation to equipment used in the production environment, operating machinery and acting as first level maintenance. The role will encompass the maintaining and basic upkeep of the machinery

Salary:

£9,80

Working hours

Saturday and Sunday 6am-6pm

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES
Machine Minder Function
1. Liaising with the maintenance department to report any faults/maintenance issues with machinery
2. To adjust machines to obtain high performance, optimum yield and minimum bone
3. Change blades/heads and correct settings
4. Carry out daily yield test
5. Carry out daily tests to ensure high performance of machines and adjust to obtain high performance
6. Inspect and maintain product holders daily
7. Sign off checklist and record faults and changes made
8. Pre- start checks are carried prior to commencing and checks carried out during the day:
(a) Check that all lines are running properly
(b) Check that all conveyor belts are running correctly
9. Changing blades/Maintaining of the Heads inside and outside - Standards of performance are met when:
(a) Blades/Heads are changed according to work order schedule
10. Tools and equipment used are monitored and recorded daily on Process Control Sheets - Standards of performance are met when:
(a) Equipment is signed out at start of shift and signed in at major break times and at end of shifts
(b) Took box inventory maintained
11. Where trained, carry out other maintenance duties within the department
12. Any other duties, that may be requested by the Manager
KPIs
* Output - pence per kg
* Yield
* Bone free ratio
* Waste
* Downtime

KNOWLEGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Essential Desirable
* Good level of English - written, verbal and reading
* Mechanical aptitude
* Genuine interest in maintenance operations
* Willing to learn and flexible
* Good manual dexterity
* Able to cope with routine work
* Positive attitude to work and others
* Able to work as a member of a team
* Able to use own initiative and learn new skills
* Ability to make decisions * Evidence of ability to complete and understand paperwork desirable
* Previous experience of making adjustments to industrial machinery desirable

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