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Planning, process and production technicians perform a variety of technical support functions to assist production, process and planning engineers with production programmes and schedules and with manufacturing and processing procedures in order to ensure accuracy, cost-effectiveness and efficiency
Common tasks in this job:
- supports planning and production engineers in assessing existing and alternative production methods
works from, and helps implement, professional engineers’ drawings and specifications for equipment and layout, and helps implement modifications required for existing plant machinery/layout
works with engineers on production control methods to monitor operational efficiency and helps to eliminate potential hazards and bottlenecks in production
liaises with materials buying, storing and controlling departments to ensure a steady flow of supplies
supports professional engineers in reviewing safety, quality, accuracy, reliability and contractual requirements
supports implementation of plans of sequence of operations and completion dates for each phase of production or processing
ensures implementation of inspection, testing and evaluation methods for bought-in materials, components, semi-finished and finished products
plans and coordinates maintenance activities involved in manufacturing and processing procedures
ensures accuracy of manufacturing and testing equipment
ensures effective completion and implementation of detailed instructions on processes, work methods and quality and safety standards for workers
reviews and analyses production data
plans the cost impact and staff resources for projects
What qualifications do I need?
Entrants to training usually possess GCSEs/S grades. Vocational training consists either of full-time study for a BTEC/SQA National award followed by two years on-the-job training, or an apprenticeship leading to an NVQ/SVQ at Level 3.
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