Production Technician, Machine Shop

The Company:
Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd is an innovative, world class supplier of high quality, technically complex automotive components. Based in Carrickfergus, Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd is a proud member of the Ryobi Group. With the help of our Japanese parent company we can bring the latest technological advances to our European Customers.

Ryobi’s vision is to maintain a sustainable business by achieving the best results for our customers, maximising the potential of every employee through mutual respect, trust and teamwork. Our mission is to be the Number 1 Die Casting Company in Europe, to build upon our current customer base and increase market share, and to satisfy customer and shareholder requirements.

The role:

Practise and promote good housekeeping and 5S techniques. Ensuring all team members are promoting the same techniques within their production cells. 

Responsible for training of all team members, help develop training needs and implement training plans as required 

Drive cell ownership with all team members, ensuring all information is shared and understood. 

Taking a lead role in communication sharing between shifts and support departments. 

Take the lead role in TPM, 5s, and Health and safety activities. Responsible for creating/auditing machining cell daily 5s and health and safety audits. 

Deputise for the Manufacturing Supervisor in their absence. Ensuring all teams members are working in the correct safe manner and following all processes and procedures within the department. 

Lead daily production review and morning meetings, participate in weekly production reviews along with cell engineer 

Ensure adherence to the 4-week production schedule 

Ensure all team members adhere to all processes and procedures at all times, without deviation 

Take the lead role in helping production operators with set-up, adjustment, trouble shooting and minor repair of equipment. 

Please see attached job description for more duties

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum two years’ experience in a machining/manufacturing environment
• Has demonstrated the ability to complete the principle duties on the Job Description
• Previous experience in delivering on-the-job training
• Competent and good knowledge of operational and quality
• Demonstrated commitment to HSE, housekeeping and 5S principles 
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer focus and teamwork skills
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work effectively on own initiative and effectively contribute within a team environment 

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous employer pension contributions
• A health cash plan
• Discount scheme
• Life assurance
• Service-related holidays & Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Free car parking
• Learning and Development opportunities and support
• Ride to work scheme
• Service awards

Shortlisting and Interviews:

• Shortlisting - 1st May 2024
• Interviews - 6th May 2024

If you have previously applied for this role in the last 6 months, we will not be considering your application at this time.