Production Operative

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

Role
:
Production Operative (Coating Department)

Hours
: 48 hours per week, 12-hour days and nights on a two-week rotation. Monday to Thursday – 6am to 6pm/Monday to Friday – 6pm to 6am

We are recruiting an experienced Production Operative for our site in Bolton, Manchester.

• This role is subject to colour vision testing, you must have superior discrimination of colour vision – we will conduct the colour vision test on the interview day. Previous experience an advantage but full training can be given.
• Ensure the continuous running of the machines in the manufacturing unit so that targets are achieved.
• Conduct first line fault finding when there are operational issues and resolve faults efficiently.
• Report any unplanned down time to the Supervisor.
• Report any planning / material issues to the Supervisor.
• Be thorough and check work to minimise any rework.
• Complete routine maintenance of equipment.
• Complete quality testing of products.
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and timely.
• Assist in training team members.
• Participating positively and fully in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring effective communication with your team, Supervisor and the wider manufacturing team.
• Keeping a clean and safe work area and working safely.
• Report any safety opportunities to Supervisor.
• Follow all Company procedures.
• Working in any area of the manufacturing unit.

• NVQ Level 2 – Performing Manufacturing Operations/Continuous Improvement 5S Six Sigma (desirable)
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience work rotational shifts
• Basic mechanical understanding
• Works well in a team but is able to work on own initiative.
• Respectful towards all colleagues
• Continuously improves both process and themselves.
• Willing to take personal feedback in order to improve.
• High standards of safety, cleanliness and quality
• Good fault finding and problem-solving skills.
• Has a flexible and positive approach to work
• Communicates well.

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands.

The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities.

We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.