Technical Apprenticeship Programme at
Unilever
The range of Technical Machine
Operator roles varies between categories and technologies, but generally sits
within the Filling, Forklift and Material Transfer, Mixer, Packing, Reporting,
Shaping and Water Machinery Job Families.
She/he is expected to carry out
cleaning and inspection activities and record any issues/problems with the
equipment to pass to the Technical Operator to resolve. The Machine Operator
should master the operation of a series of machines in order to provide factory
resilience.
Responsibilities
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Knowledge and application of technical
skills to Operate machinery safely and effectively in order to meet the
production plan. Conduct cleaning and lubrication as required. Possess a basic
knowledge of the principles of mechanism, motion and pneumatics.
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Maintain machinery to the prescribed standards
and levels of cleanliness.
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Understand properties of materials
being handled. Able to perform correct adjustment and setting.
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Proactively work with Professional
Maintenance and Quality Control staff to achieve zero breakdowns and zero
defects.
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Carry out product and process
changeovers/wash-outs to maintain quality standards whilst minimizing the
impact to the production plan.
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Utilise all appropriate safety and
environmental procedures relating to the Sourcing Unit and allocated equipment
to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team. Understand the legal
responsibility placed upon individuals.
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Reduce costs due to waste and
minimise impact to health, safety and the environment through working to
eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous
materials.
Key Requirements
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A minimum of National Diploma or
Higher National Diploma in either Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical or
Mechatronic Engineering
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Applicant must be a committed team
worker with a strong sense of responsibility and good attention to detail.
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Effective problem solving skills and
an agile mind are essential.
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This programme is open to individuals
of 26 years and below
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IT Skills –Must be competent in the
use of Microsoft Office; Excel and Word programmes.
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The programme duration is 1 year
How to Apply