Coating Machine Operative

Coating Machine Operative
Location: Penryn
Contract Type: Permanent/Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + benefits

MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB:

Manufacture of a wide range of high-performance coated products, coating substrates to a high-quality standard.
Operation of large coating machinery.
Collecting and safe handling of reels of substrate as detailed on the production programme.
Safe collection of solution lacquers for use on the coating machines.
Clean lacquer vats to a high standard upon completion on the coating machine.
Follow safe procedure on cleaning machine upon completion of planned programme.

POSITION IN ORGANISATION:

Reports To: Operations Manager (Cell Leader) – Cell leader (No.2 /3)

Responsible For: All H& S, Output and Well Being of team (Cell leader)

Budget Responsibilities: N/A

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED – Desirable for all posts:

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Consult weekly programme and work with Coating team Leader & operations Manager to prepare machine for upcoming coating run.
Effective Hand Over, ensuring Key information or escalations are communicated

Timely and accurately complete all Operational paperwork and production monitoring systems, Daily, Weekly
- Production run reports
- Reel tickets
- Q46s
- Run log
- Thing Trax
Training of all Staff (New and Existing) in all tasks to undertake their duties, I.E – Web paths, Setting machine etc.

Select and load correct substrates as indicated on the programme.
Set up and maintain coating head in readiness for plan.
Monitor machine during coating run to ensure high standards of quality are consistently met. (All responsible)
Safe and timely removal of completed material.
Correct handling and storage of finished material from machine, adhering to any specific storage instructions e.g., strapped, suspended, etc.
Clean lacquer vats to a high standard following use on the machine and ensure their safe removal to vat storage area.
Safe removal of liquid and solid waste from the production process.
Monitor and maintain stock levels of ancillary items e.g., bags, bars, tape etc.
Keep all work areas clean and tidy. (Cell leader is accountable, All responsible).
Liaise with QC department to ensure quality standards are met.
Liaise with other departments to ensuring the smooth running of the machine, i.e., Maintenance, Stores and R&D.

GENERAL:

Personal Responsibilities (Sections 7 & 8, Health & Safety at Work Act 1974):
To take reasonable care of their own health and safety, and that of other people who may be affected by their actions or omissions.
To co-operate with Kernow Coatings and with other employees to comply with Health & Safety Law and Kernow Coatings Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
Not to misuse or interfere with, intentionally or recklessly, anything provided in the interests of safety.
To always abide by Kernow Coatings Health & Safety Rules.
To ensure that all work activities are conducted in accordance with all applicable Safe Working Procedures and any specific instructions given in the interest of Health & Safety.
To report, and where possible prevent, unsafe practices, including horseplay, which may pose a risk to any person(s).

TRAINING:

To undertake any training as required for the role and in the interests of current Health & Safety policies.
To undertake any additional training courses, seminars etc. to support the role, and that of fulfillment of the tasks within the role.

What We Offer

To apply please email CV and brief expression of interest outlining your suitability to : sbrokenshire@kernowcoatings.com

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