Kinetic are currently searching for a Manufacturing Technician for a permanent role with a global defence business in Crewe!Job title: Manufacturing TechnicianLocation: CreweSalary: 37,935 What you'll be doing: Ensuring processes are maintained and operated in a safe manner and escalate issues affecting safety within the given production area Ensuring that work undertaken adheres to relevant quality standards and provides support in the implementation of quality improvement projects Attending and contributing to daily, SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People) & DSUM (Daily Shift Update Meeting) cell reviews Operating of manufacturing processes and facilities to meet production programme requirements (i.e. MMS (Master Manufacturing Schedule), efficiency, utilisation, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness Supporting implementation of continuous improvement activities Identifying, raising and implementing solutions to safety, quality and production problemsYour skills and experiences:Essential: A time served apprenticeship in an engineering function (minimum NVQ Level 3) Experience of working within a mechanical environment Experience in the setting and operating of high volume manufacturing plant and equipment e.g. Power Presses, CNC machinery, Multi Spindle Automatic Lathes etcDesirable: Basic understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) Forklift truck license Experience in a medium volume production environment working to and achieving quality and delivery targetsBenefits:You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.The Manufacturing team:The Manufacturing Team has developed into a stable and well-functioning unit, with a significant number of technicians advancing into Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and Quality roles. This progression highlights the team's focus on internal growth and skill development, allowing for a seamless transition of talent into key areas of the organization.Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered.S&T1