Nickel Plating Operative

Our prestigious client based in Gloucestershire is currently looking for a Nickel Plating Operative to join their established team.

The Role ;

• To regularly monitor (e.g. daily and weekly basis) and ensure that quality control checks are adhered to for the plating solutions
• To prepare moulds for plating process (Lacquering / taping up / shielding etc.)
• To monitor on a daily basis all products within the plating tanks and ensure these are being plated to the correct plating schedule
• To repair fixtures and fittings required in the plating process requiring a basic electrical and mechanical understanding
• To clean diamond, sieve as and when appropriate in line with production requirement
• Ensure the plating shop area is kept clean and tidy, which involves the washing of floors and plating tanks
• To monitor & maintain the deionized water & effluent plant

General Duties ;

• Read and review work order instructions and blue print specifications to correctly interpret an engineering drawing to tight tolerances

• Be responsible for self-inspection at all stages of manufacture, continuously measuring for conformance to individual customer tolerances using precision instruments during process as well as finished work

• Ensure tight material and process control through robust SAP line item confirmation and sporadic stock checks, highlighting shortages and stock out positions

• Support all team members in order to achieve production targets and departmental objectives to include cross training of other new or inexperienced employees

• Liaise with full shop floor team to ensure delivery dates can be achieved in line with production capacity, informing them of any variations / delays.

• Maintain machines, equipment and work areas to the highest standards through diligent preventative maintenance procedures (e.g. machine lubrication), house keeping (e.g. guarding checks & daily 10 minute cleaning regime) and fault reporting

• Maintain tools and equipment provided, observing Company requirements.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures (Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and HR)

• Participate in teams and fully contribute to culture of excellence in customer service through continuous improvement programs, such as World Class Manufacturing (WCM), 5S and internal waste reduction plans.

• Maximise productivity to achieve all production, quality and safety objectives by minimising machine downtime, setup changeovers and waste

• Undertake other reasonable duties or jobs within the capabilities of the individual as the needs of the business require.

Swift (Gloucester) are acting as an employment agency with regards to this vacancy.