PRODUCTION LINE ENGINEER
| Employment Type | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Location | Hampshire , Alton |
| Industry Sector | Manufacturing |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Salary/Rate | £26-28K |
| Reference | PRODLAL |
| Date Advertised | 04-08-2008 - 19:50 |
This vacancy is out of date and no longer accepting applications.
Description
Production Line Engineer
Alton
£27K per annum
2-10 Late Shift
Reporting to the Engineering Team Leader, the post holder will be responsible for setting and maintaining equipment to support the production of a variety of healthcare, toiletry and pharmaceutical products, and will support production line personnel in achieving targeted output. The post holder will be required to work within clearly defined processes and procedures and product specifications and standards, while ensuring full compliance with quality, Health and Safety at Work and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) at all times. This is a factory-based role, requiring the post holder to be standing for most of the working day. Moderate physical effort will be required and will include, bending, lifting and the operation of basic manual handling and occasional movement of equipment. The post involves basic documentation and simple recording of electronic data, which requires accuracy and attention to detail.
• Provide a professional, high quality Engineering service to all Production personnel, on all Company sites
• Be responsible for the setting of production lines in accordance with product standards and specifications
• Ensure that all engineering operations on all equipment are performed to a professional, high quality standard
• Liaise closely with Production Management to priorotise production planning and equipment availability
• Support production line personnel in the achievement of required target outputs
• Ensure that production is serviced as required in a timely fashion, so to maximise output
• Inform and update Production Management with regards to line availability
• Ensure maximum engineering support is maintained during operational hours
• Work closely as part of a team in conjunction with the warehouse and manufacturing departments
• Report any replacement part shortages to the Engineering Team Leader for resolution
• Ensure that equipment is maintained and any identified faults are reported immediately so corrective action can be taken; report any equipment failures to the Engineering Team Leader for resolution
• Be responsible and accountable for completion of own Work Orders and all other relevant documentation
• Ensure that documentation is accurately maintained and relevant information communicated as appropriate
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety at Work, and maintain that safe working practices (SWPs) are adhered to at all times
• Maintain high standards of GMP at all times in production and other accountable areas
• Carry out preventative maintenance to process equipment using as Asset Care database (MP2)
• Participate in the development and production of machine setting manuals and set up detail documentation
• Manufacture new of replacement parts and carry out repairs as required
• Assist in determining training and development needs of Engineering Apprentices and other technical/operational personnel
• Support, develop and deliver training to Engineering Apprentices and other technical / operational personnel
• Carry out any other reasonable duties at the request of the Engineering Team Leader or Engineering Manager
• Be available for weekend and out of hours work if and when the business dictates
