Machine Technician Mon to Fri (Apply online only) Salary up to £32,000 Per Annum Permanent role My client is one of the UK’s leading Automotive OE small/medium volume component and accessory parts specialists. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced Machine Technician to join their growing team in Daventry. Person Specification ·Ability to work across all areas of the production process. ·High diligence. ·Exceptional problem-solving skills. ·Able to work as part of a team. ·Able to train operators. ·Able to work on own initiative. ·Able to work in a safe manner. ·Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions and work standards. ·An eye for detail ·Able to work with minimum supervision and to strict timescales. ·Ability to learn quickly. ·Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure / cost of poor quality ·Automotive / Aerospace experience About the role Responsibilities: Help to achieve daily production requirements in terms of quality and quantity to meet customer expectations and requirements, optimising efficiency and maintaining operational excellence. Able to work on many/all areas of the production process with little supervision. Duties and responsibilities ·Ensure maximum factory output through operational efficiencies and minimal machine downtime. ·Attend breakdowns, identify fault and problem solve with minimal downtime to production. ·Carry out diagnosis of faults, the maintenance and repairs to all types of plant and equipment in a safe, timely and professional manner and return equipment to operational service. ·Estimate length of time required to complete a job and likely consequences of failure to complete work within required timescales. ·Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage to individuals or the business. ·Analysis of issues to root cause and development of countermeasures, improvement actions and/or suggestions to improve. ·Control and source maintenance tools, equipment and spares. ·Document maintenance breakdowns, identifying root cause and remedial action to help identify and resolve recurring issues. ·Report breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to management. ·Identify machine spares requirements and log usage. ·Identify and manage critical spares to ensure continuity in production areas. ·Ensure TPM’s are carried out on a daily, weekly and monthly basis and record completion for traceability. ·Assist in the development of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules. ·Assist with the moving, installation, repositioning of machines and equipment. ·Assist visiting specialist engineers when necessary. ·Setting up all plant and machinery to works order in advance of operator becoming free. ·Check roots, work instructions and SOPs are available and correct. ·Ensure operators are fully trained and risk assessed before embarking on task. ·Ensure operators are competent in all tasks. ·Ensure 1st off is correct and sign off works order. ·Ensure all instructions and tools are available for operators to make good parts. ·Ensure operator knows time to complete task. ·Ensure operator clocks onto the task correctly. ·Return to operator after planned period to sign off last off. ·Report any issues and reasons why operators could not complete works order to correct time and required quality. ·Operate production equipment. ·Conduct cleaning and basic maintenance of work areas and the machines. ·Report equipment faults to maintenance staff. ·Ensure parts are to the correct tolerances and meet customer and internal standards and specifications. ·Contribute to continuous improvement. ·Train/mentor less experienced operators CRC Recruitment are a leading Midlands based recruitment consultancy covering vacancies across the UK. We have been established since 2003 and have a reputation for high service standards to both candidates and clients. We supply permanent or temporary staff to all areas of business covering a variety of different industry sectors