Position: Robotic Cell Operator
Contracts Engineering’s vision is to bring volume manufacturing back to the UK by supporting a green reindustrialization of our economy. We are currently one of the largest steel contract manufacturing companies in the Southeast and our scale-up goal is to be one of the largest in the UK by 2028.
Job Description
- We are looking to employ a MIG welding robot operator for our manufacturing facility
- The candidate should be motivated and looking for an opportunity to build his / her career within a growing engineering and manufacturing company
- Competitive hourly pay (including occasional O/T at 1.5x normal pay), and an excellent working environment
- Working hours 2:15pm – 00.30am Monday to Thursday
- Permanent staffing after a standard probationary period
Accountabilities
- Ensure safe and smooth operation of work flowing through the robotic cell
- Daily update with the Team Leader of work progress
- Setting of Fixtures & loading programs
- The ability to identify defective welds. (Guidance on this will be given)
- Basic Robotic programming (Experience would be preferable but not essential as training will be given)
- Performing touch-ups on welds
- Daily/Weekly maintenance of machinery
KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
- Ensure to meet the quality and production requirements
- Performing duties in a safe and smart manner
- Provide suggestions and feedback to improve productivity (you will be paid a % of all savings generated)
Skills & Prior Experience (Qualifications)
- Robotic programming experience is preferable but not essential; training is provided
- Basic Mig welding knowledge
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- Good communication skills
- Ability Troubleshoot and problem solve
Reporting to: Team Leader / Automation Manager
Holiday Allowance: 23 days; 3-4 held back for Christmas shutdown. 1 extra day after 4 years service accrued and another 1 extra day after 8 years service.
Benefits:
- 3% matching staff pension available after 3 month probationary period; training courses where applicable; +1 holiday after 4 years of service / +2 days after 8 years
of service - Bi-annual company profit share; 10% payout on savings from Bright Ideas
- Free lunches on Friday (Thurs for afternoon shift); free coffee, tea and fruit
- Private healthcare after 6mo of service
- 2qty fully paid 1hr physio appointments per year
- Subsidized gym membership
- Career progression for those looking to develop their skills and leadership abilities
Send CV’s to Samantha Doy on enquiries@contractsengineering.com or 01795 479284
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