Job Description

Fleming-Agri Products is currently recruiting for a Plasma & Tube Laser Operator to join our team. Fleming Agri Products is a leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery based in Newbuildings, Northern Ireland. The company promotes a value for money product portfolio that is sold extensively throughout the UK, Ireland, and several significant export markets including France, and New Zealand. All manufacturing facilities are sited in Newbuildings with metal processing and finishing the primary activities.

About The Role

The successful candidate will work as part of the production team, operating our production machines (plasma cutting and tube laser machines) always ensuring that standards and efficiency are maximised at all times. A high level of health and safety is required.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. To oversee the plasma and tube laser machines ensuring standards are maintained and productivity is maximised


2. Loading of sheet metal onto the plasma


3. Unloading parts and ensuring parts are clean, free from dress and in the correct quantity


4. Checking part quality is maintained to required specifications


5. Basic machine maintenance


6. Ensure that all Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to in line with the company's health and safety policy and procedures


7. Highlight any issues of health and safety to your team leader immediately


8. Promote a safe and healthy working environment for all members of staff


9. Ensure all required PPE is worn and maintained in good condition


10. Maintain high levels of standard, quality, and efficiency throughout your work


11. Report non-conformances to management


12. Clearly communicate with team leader on all aspects of the job


13. Maintain a clean and tidy work area

In Return:

Full training will be provided in plasma and tube laser operations An opportunity to begin or develop a career in Manufacturing and Engineering. Excellent company training and progression programs. Company Profit Share Scheme. Up to a maximum 252 hours annual leave

Fleming Agri Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To be eligible for this role you must currently hold a right to work in the UK.

The successful candidate must be willing to work day and evening shift patterns, and overtime when required.

Required Criteria

Must be willing to work shift patterns and overtime Good team working capabilities Punctual and good time keeping Ability to meet targets and deadlines Strong attention to detail Must be ambitious for a career in manufacturing Willing to take part in training programme for both plasma and tube laser machines

Skills Needed

Communication, Teamwork, Production Operations

About The Company

The Fleming Agri factory is based in Newbuildings, North West Northern Ireland. The purpose built factory was established in 1983 on a modest half acre site.


Over the years the factory has had several expansion developments including a 1.1m expansion which was completed in 2013. More recently a new 22,000 square feet factory has been opened mid 2020 for the manufacture of larger capacity trailers and vacuum tankers.


With the pace of new technology moving so fast, the company embraces a policy of continuous improvement, involving the most up to date design packages, CNC production machinery and processes including robotic welding.

Company Culture

All Fleming products are designed and manufactured with our motto "Simplicity is our Strength" in mind.


Here at Fleming Agri we aim to manufacture products with a strong, simple design, making them easy to operate and run while offering sufficient strength for their given purpose.


Our products are customer focused with research and design carried out by our in-house engineering team who continually work to a standard that has the end-user's satisfaction in mind.


All new products are extensively tested throughout the design and development process to ensure the customer has quality and strength in the product and a value for money machine as the end result.

Company Benefits

At Fleming Agri, we are always on the lookout for new employees to join our team.


If you have drive and ambition to work hard, in what can often be a challenging environment, Fleming Agri want to hear from you.


We offer competitive packages for all our staff.

Salary

Not disclosed