As a Coil Operator, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of coils in line with customer and business requirements. You will operate machinery, follow detailed work instructions, monitor product quality, and ensure production targets are achieved.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, and quality at all times
- Follow all risk assessments, safe systems of work, and procedures
- Use PPE correctly and consistently
- Ensure a clean, safe, and organised workspace
- Escalate any safety concerns and stop production if required
- Produce coils to required specifications and quality standards
- Carry out in-process and final inspections
- Identify and report defects or non-conformances
- Support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
- Minimise waste and optimise material usage
- Set up machinery and produce first-off samples for approval
- Operate machinery (including hand taping) in line with procedures
- Perform changeovers efficiently to minimise downtime
- Carry out routine cleaning, checks, and basic maintenance
- Meet production targets while maintaining quality standards
- Ensure correct materials are used for each job
- Handle materials and finished products safely
- Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors
- Accurately complete production and quality records
- Clearly communicate progress, issues, and concerns
- Contribute to process and efficiency improvements
- Participate in training and development opportunities
- Build knowledge of industry practices and new technologies
Your skills and experiences:
Essential Requirements
- GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- Experience setting and operating machinery
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
- Understanding of health & safety in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Strong numeracy and measurement skills
- Experience using micrometers, Vernier calipers, and gauges
Desirable (but not essential)
- Experience in coil manufacturing or hand taping
- Previous production, manufacturing, or assembly experience
- Basic quality inspection knowledge
- Awareness of lean manufacturing principles
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this role please send your CV and letter of application explaining how you meet the requirements of the role to:-
Email: recruitment@quartzelec.com
Strictly no agencies please
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