technical operator Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a technical operator to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Undertake autonomous maintenance tasks as instructed by the Multi-skilled Engineer, including lubrication;
- Operate technical equipment in the production of live and occasional pre-recorded studio content as required;
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with the production team;
- Responsible for reporting hazardous workplace conditions;
- Comply with all Health and Safety policies and promote a positive safety culture;
- Report technical issues in a timely manner so that problems are addressed quickly and with minimal impact on the output;
- Prepare the studio for use;
- Liaising with the Multi-skilled engineer to ensure the lines are running to optimise output while maintaining quality;
- Rig and derig technical equipment in a safe manner as directed to support production requirements;
- Sound mixing and assisting the presenters and guests with their microphones;
- Attend production meetings when requested;
- Adhering to Health and Safety;
- Operating equipment safely and effectively for production processing;
- Updating records, including spc charts;
- Being flexible with duties.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a technical operations role;
- Good communication skills;
- Ideally previous working knowledge of food safety methodologies (HACCP), and other relevant standards for quality, safety and environment;
- Knowledge of microphone techniques and basic sound mixing;
- Work well under pressure;
- Previous experience of working with packaging machinery and/or process equipment;
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic;
- Ideally hold a forklift truck license;
- High level of numeracy;
- Fluent English speaker, with proficiency in reading, writing and speaking;
- Working knowledge of vision control;
- Ideally hold a Certificate in Food Safety Level 1 or Level 2;
- Preferably packaging line experience;
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (BRC & HACCP). Previous food handling experience within a food manufacturing environment is desirable;
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.