Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Production Operator for a wire manufacturing plant, responsible for operating machinery, performing first-level maintenance, and optimizing processes.
Key Highlights:
1. Perform machine setup and maintenance on the production floor
2. Contribute to process optimization and teamwork
3. Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal JOB ID: J000696179
***Production Operator \-*** ***Wire Manufacturing Plant***
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***Weekly Rotating Shifts***
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### ***Imagine a world with zero traffic accidents, zero vehicle emissions, and seamless wireless connectivity. Every day, we move closer to making that world a reality. Aptiv’s passionate team of engineers and technicians develops advanced safety systems, high-performance electrification solutions, and connectivity solutions—enabling automotive manufacturers worldwide to deliver cutting-edge capabilities. This is how we enable sustainable mobility and help prevent accidents caused by human error.***
**JOB SCOPE:**
* Perform machine startup setups;
* Perform first-level maintenance;
* Carry out operations ensuring compliance with established specifications, relevant work instructions, and control plans;
* Meet predefined production schedules;
* Ensure correct use and handling of equipment;
* Comply with Standards and 5S, properly segregating generated waste;
* Identify and report improvement opportunities, as well as escalate technical, quality (defects), or safety issues;
* Perform tasks minimizing downtime and optimizing production time;
* Contribute to the quality management system processes related to your role;
* Propose solutions and methodologies to optimize teamwork-based work processes;
* Participate in daily Kaizen meetings;
* Comply with company-defined and applicable national legislation safety and quality rules/standards (e.g., IATF, ISO 14001\);
* Mandatory use of defined personal protective equipment (PPE);
* Comply with customer requirements/standards.
**REQUIREMENTS:**
* Compulsory education *(as per current legislation);*
* Availability to work weekly rotating shifts (possibility of transitioning to continuous operation—Monday to Sunday—on a date to be determined);
* Interest in working in an industrial environment;
* Passion for results, maturity, and willingness;
**YOUR BENEFITS:**
* Career progression according to the Collective Labor Agreement (CLA)
* Night shift hours paid with a 50% premium (10:00 PM to 7:00 AM\)
* Weekly rotating shift allowance paid at 10% premium per CLA
* Overtime pay calculated according to CLA percentages
* Meal allowance
* Occupational and curative medicine
* Birthday leave (per applicable internal rules)
* Initial and ongoing integration training
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