Jobs in Shadforth

Department: Production
Location: Sunderland
Job Title: Production Operator
Salary: £25,817 rising to £28,267 after 1-year service (plus 12%-30% shift allowance) + company benefits
Working hours: Full Time
Contract type: Fixed term contract
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Job Purpose:
You will play a crucial role in the manufacturing process of EV batteries in a brand new manufacturing giga-plant based in Sunderland.
Working as part of the Production Team you will be responsible for the efficient and safe operation of manufacturing equipment and processes to produce high quality products.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a team and be involved in all areas of the battery manufacturing process for the UK’s largest lithium-ion battery producer.
Responsibilities:
* Operate and monitor complex machinery and production equipment
* Perform complex assembly work in various areas of the production process
* Conduct quality checks throughout the production process
* Responsible for TPM (total product maintenance)
* Perform first line maintenance
* Suggest and participate in continuous process improvement
* Follow verbal and written instructions for specialised equipment
* Maintain company and personal targets
* Follow health & safety guidelines and procedures
* Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the company
* Escalate any issues to shift supervisors
Characteristics/Qualifications Required:
* Excellent attention to detail
* Dependable
* The ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
* Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
* Must be willing to learn and develop new skills
* Safety conscious
* Proven team player
About AESC:
AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Over the past 15 years, AESC has produced power batteries for more than a million EVs across 59 countries, achieving a flawless record of 'zero critical incidents'.
AESC's team works continuously to improve the company's global leadership in product development, quality and sustainability. In 2022, AESC was again named among 'Global Tier 1 Battery Companies' by Benchmark, a leading UK-based lithium-ion battery supply chain research organisation.
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