Trainee Assembly Operative

Position Summary

The Trainee Assembly Operative, under direct supervision, performs routine production tasks and operates specific production machinery. Ensures the maintenance of a safe work environment with an ultimate goal of zero accidents.

• Perform routine production tasks such as operating subassembly equipment, coating equipment, ovens, and material handling equipment including hoists, cranes, tow motors, pallet trucks, and other miscellaneous equipment.
• Complete troubleshooting while operating equipment, including performing and documenting limited preventative maintenance.
• Monitor, measure, and record quality assurance data including, but not limited to, dimensions, weight, or other specific information.
• Observe safe work practices, maintain a safe and clean work environment and wear the appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Track orders, utilising appropriate equipment, move material to enable the production process to flow efficiently and effectively.
• Comprehend and accurately follow specific detailed operational instructions and prints for job and setup operations.
• Follow specific quality criteria to maintain quality system requirements.
• Some manual handling will be required.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Education:
  
  A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations.
• Certifications:
  
  Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field.
• Experience:
  
  0-2 years of relevant field is required.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools including callipers, depth gages, micrometres, and other measuring equipment, and machinery.
• Able to read various instructions.
• Confident to problem-solve using existing procedures to perform straightforward tasks.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required.

• Early finish on Fridays.
• Competitive pay package.
• Company shares scheme.
• Option to buy & sell holidays.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Discounted Gym membership.
• Pension up to 10% company contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing.
• Employee Perkz – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services.
• Income Protection.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Volunteering day off.

Parker Meggitt is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and beliefs define who we are as a business and that building a culture of respect and appreciation will give everyone the opportunity to recognise their full potential.