Machine Operator

Job Title:IS Machine Operator
Responsible to:Hot End Foreman
Reporting positions:N/A
Location:Rotherham
Shift Pattern:5 Shift

• Safe operation of IS Machine in accordance with Company procedures
• Bottle fault diagnosis and correction of faults
• Keeping area around the IS Machine and associated equipment clean, safe and glass free
• Recording of actions taken on the IS Machine in the paper log
• Recording of process control parameters on the IS machine and associated equipment
• Measuring of dimensional parameters as indicated on the QA specification
• Completion of pre shift check list
• Checking bottle sets and recording in Superview at least every hour
• Full use of Superview to pre warn Cold End of any problems encountered on the IS Machine
• Checking and recording gauging checks at least every hour
• Working to company Standard Operating Procedures.
• Careful use and handling of mould equipment
• Achievement of departmental targets
• Read and act upon the information supplied in the Production Information sheet
• Report any faults on the IS Machine either to SPS or by use of the Operators engineering fault log
• Train new Operators as requested
• Assistance on job changes if requested
• Any other reasonable duties as requested within skill set

• Extensive bottle fault knowledge
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing
• Experience of working within CI teams
• In-depth appreciation of technology and related complications
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Can safely operate all IS machine controls when stood on floor in front of machine
• City & Guilds in a mechanical qualification (or equivalent)
• IOSH or equivalent H&S training
• Educated to GCSE level with passes in Maths, English and a science subject.
• Previous IS Machine operating and setting experience.
• Fully PC literate
• Motivated and professional with a desire to achieve results with a commercial and customer focus
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and delegate
• Self-resilient and capable of making difficult decisions
• Have basic problem solving ability
• Promotes and is passionate about the values and standards of the business.
• Ability to work in a sometimes pressurised environment
• Willing to undertake additional tasks (within capabilities) to get the job done
• Willingness to take ownership

Do you meet the above person specification?