Production Operative

Job Description

MI3 Limited has an exciting opportunity available for a Production Operative to join our team based in Blackburn. You will join on a full-time, fixed term basis of 6 months with the view to go permanent and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £9.15 per hour.The Production Operative is responsible for medical devices with a range of uses, which improve patient outcomes and save lives every day.Key responsibilities of our Production Operative:- Responsible for the assembly and sub-assembly of medical devices, primary packing and boxing and consistently following work instructions and SOPs- Highlight quality issues to Senior Operatives, Supervisor, Manager and/or Quality Technicians- Perform measurements, inspection and testing in-process wherever required- Perform production processes such as cutting, stripping, mixing or others as required by the product process specification- Follow the Personnel Cleanliness Handbook to ensure controlled entry and exit from the CME in order to minimise risks of contamination- Adhere to cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) by following controlled documentation, completing required production batch paper work and by maintaining all manufacturing records accurately and legibly (according to GDP and SOPs)- Check component GRN numbers and quantities versus pick lists and highlight issues to production management- Check first-offs for accuracy and quality to prevent repeatable faults related with injection moulding and extrusion- Work to a set quality standard and meet personal daily production targets- Maintain a lean, tidy organized working environment throughout the CME following procedures for cleaning and recording of cleaning activities- For all tasks, make suggestions for continuous improvement of processes and implement where applicable / requested to do so- Adhere to QMS, HSE policies and procedures and all other Mi3 policies and procedures at all timesWhat we are looking for in our Production Operative:Essential- Academic qualification as General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) level preferably in Maths, English or Science subjects- Sufficiently good understanding of written and spoken English to enable communication with colleagues, complete paperwork and to understand written instructions- Sufficient numeracy to accurately count materials, capture test results and generate basic summary information such as totals and percentages- Good team working skills, evidenced by willingness to support other team members and production management in the smooth running of the CME- Ability to read, understand and work with detailed visual aids process flows and assembly documentation- Ability to use various hand tools required for assembling medical devices- Excellent dexterity as work involves small components- Able to work in a fast paced environment- Ability to provide concentrated visual and mental attention within a production environment which involves performing multiple repetitive operations- Basic knowledge of Quality Control- Physical capability to sit and stand at work station up to 8 hours/day- Have no allergies to chemicals and solvents- Able to wear cleanroom attire- Able to comply with standards of cleanliness required: no make up, no jewellery or piercings, no hair gel, no nail polish/short nails)Desirable - Academic qualification above General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) level- Basic knowledge of hygiene and microbiological controls- Prior experience of working in a regulated industry where production is closely managed to defined procedures, work instructions and work standards- Prior experience of working in a medical devices businessSo, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Production Operative then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we would love to hear from you!