Machine Setter

We are currently looking for a Machine Setter to work in our busy Engineering Department in Kepak Merthyr Tydfil.

This is a full time permanent position on Days & 1 week of nights within a rotating shift pattern of 7am - 7:00pm and 7.00pm to 7.00am - 4 on/4 off with a competitive salary.

Role Description: To maintain continuous production and improve efficiencies safely through effectively implementing preventative maintenance / machine assembly schedules. Responding in a timely manner to start up issues / repairs. Ensure continuous improvement methodologies are applied that improves the operational function.

Key Tasks (Maintenance & Repairs):

Assembling Packaging / Sealing Machine

Assembling Metal detectors and checkweighers

Assembling Vacuum sealing equipment

Assembling the Vemags / and Grinding Equipment

Changeovers of machines for operations

Management of the storage area cleaning checking and sorting of the Combicut blades.

Minimise potential issues cause by metal contamination.

Responsibilities:

To maintain Health & Safety rules and regulations

To identify potential hazards/risks to the Health & Safety Manager/responsible person upon discovery

To ensure all PPM schedules are completed and reported back to your assigned supervisory engineer.

To assist the Engineering department in achieving its budget targets through the efficient use of materials and replacement parts

To follow the correct accounting/authorisation process when ordering replacement parts

Maintain and improve standards of hygiene and housekeeping in all areas of CPM including the engineering office and CMP workshop

Carry out supervised maintenance on all Low skill - High frequency repetitive tasks assigned to you in the CPM production area and CPM workshop area only.

If you are interested please apply online.

• Company Pension
• Training and Development
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to 500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income meaning you pay less tax!
• Subsidised Canteen - Our on site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day
• Free Car Parking - Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
• Long Service Awards - We recognise acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - Providing emotional practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues.

If you are a team player who is committed to maintaining machinery compliance and ensuring safety standards are met we would love to hear from you. Join us at Kepak Group and make a difference in the world of food production.