Mill Line Lead Operator - Deeside, UK

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience operating metal tube forming or similar continuous metal processing lines in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment; ability to navigate HMI interfaces and respond to automated alarms and faults.
• Proven troubleshooting ability on production line equipment — electrical, mechanical, and process-related faults.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with understanding of tooling, roll passes, and forming mechanics.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Experience operating ERW or laser-welded tube forming lines and familiarity with roll reduction, drawing, or similar metal-processing operations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to mineral-insulated cable, specialty wire, precision metal products, or comparable industrial environments.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong process monitoring and quality control skills, with the ability to identify and respond to changes in product quality or equipment performance.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities using process knowledge and diagnostic tools.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for shift handovers, maintenance coordination, and production documentation.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain productivity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with maintenance, quality, and engineering teams.
• Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. Salamander reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of the role as necessary.
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• Salamander is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company’s Policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories is prohibited.