Production Operator

At TT Electronics, you will meet dedicated people who believe that advanced electronics is the key to a brighter, smarter future.  Whether it’s advanced flight controls, smart surgical tools, intelligent vehicle charging or seamless automation everywhere, advancements like this come from the minds of passionate, creative people – working to a common goal, watching out for each other, and caring about making a difference in the lives of people all over the world. 

Our passion?  Simplifying the development of complex electronics… it’s the reason we exist as an organisation.  Our way of life?  Fostering a culture that values individuals as well as community and teamwork. 

Join us – and work with a team that believes success is measured by more than the bottom line, where you’ll find opportunities to achieve your goals, contribute to the lives of others, and build a brighter, smarter future, together. 

TT Electronics’ Bedlington facility north of Newcastle upon Tyne is the home of two TT Electronics divisions; Sensors & Specialist Components and Power Electronics. Sensors & Specialist Components are leaders in high reliability, high performance and engineered electronic components. Power Electronics provide custom power solutions for safety-critical applications in harsh environments. The team in Bedlington specialises in microcircuit production for the aerospace and defence industries.

Employee engagement is centre stage; we’re focussed on our employees and making TT a great place to work. Here at Bedlington we continue to invest and improve the site’s facilities, regularly get involved in fundraising for local charities and activities in our community, have a busy social club and have a group wide focus on ‘Build Expertise’ in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects developing our current employees and encouraging more to join our industry at this exciting time.

We have multiple temporary vacancies open for Production Operators within Resistors Business Unit, Bedlington, initially for a period of 3-6 months.

In this position the successful candidate will be responsible for performing multiple manufacturing roles and will require the use of a microscope for inspection purposes.  You will effectively perform designated manufacturing processes and all allocated supporting tasks with responsibility to meet production output targets and attain the high quality standards required with due regard to health and safety.

Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor/Team Leader, key duties and responsibilities will include:-

• Various manufacturing roles that includes microscope inspection.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Follow documented operator instructions effectively
• Carry out work with due regard to the health and safety of yourself and others
• Follow good housekeeping practices to 5.S. Standard.
• Ensure that there are no production stoppages by using Kanban systems for material replenishment
• Ensure records including SPC and Production Works Orders are accurate and up to date
• Effectively communicate work related issues, improvement suggestions and cost saving ideas
• Assume responsibility for the quality of your own work and to stop manufacturing if the product does not meet the required standard
• Adopt a positive attitude towards new training needs including Company initiatives on working practices such as Quality Systems, Manufacturing Methods and Information Systems
• Adopt a responsible approach to work including the need for flexibility in job changes, shift changes, and overtime requests

Additional Information

37 hours a week; 3 shift pattern including Earlies, Lates and Nightshift.

Benefits

Competitive salary and shift premium; other site specific benefits will be discussed at interview stage.

The successful candidate must have a methodical and diligent approach to work, be computer literate and have a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in this intricate process.  Further, you will be a team player with good communication skills, a flexible approach to working practices, possess high levels of dexterity and self-motivation.

If you’re interested; come and work with us, The TT Way: 

We do the right thing | We bring out the best in each other | We achieve more together | We champion expertise | We get the job done… well!

We have an extremely diverse workforce stretching across the globe and as such, TT Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.