System Chemical Clean Technician

Overview Based at the Solihull site the Systems Chemical Clean Technician will be responsible for the chemical cleaning of fully conforming components and assemblies to a prescribed, efficient and timely cleaning method. Working as part of a team this role will optimise detailed cleaning methods in conjunction with the Manufacturing Engineers/NPI Engineers. Responsibilities * Complete detailed visual inspection on piece part components prior to assembly clean. * To correctly enact Chemical Cleaning procedures as specified * Support the team leaders and supervisors in meeting the departmental and site objectives. * To ensure that the processing of components through the chemical cleaning areas within Waters Solihull are controlled in line with the business demands (as directed). * Ensure materials used within the chemical cleaning area are effectively managed and re stocking order requests are raised in accordance with demand. * Ensure that waste product is disposed of in line with current legislation. * Ensure equipment / tools used are within calibration. * To ensure accurate booking to production orders within SAP. * In conjunction with the team leader/supervisors adopt lean manufacturing and continuous improvement opportunities to optimise productivity: * Minimise change over and set up times * Actively pursue elimination of scrap & rework costs * Ensure efficient and effective use of chemical materials avoiding waste * Assist in the development and operation of manufacture to cost * Project a flexible, proactive approach, coupled with the willingness to ensure outputs are achieved - working overtime and shifts as required * Maintain the effectiveness of the Quality system at the sites via adherence to applicable policies and procedures * Complete Quality System related actions in a timely manner according to procedures e.g. CAPA, NCR * Adhere to Environmental, Health and Safety policies and procedures. Qualifications Education: * Apprentice trained, HND, HNC in an Engineering discipline or equivalent proven experience Experience: * Experience in chemical cleaning, advantageous. * Experience of working in a lean manufacturing, production facility, advantageous. Competencies * Must be able to work independently and communicate with all levels of the organisation. * Highly numerate team player with the ability to work to high standards and exacting targets * Operation of chemical clean equipment advantageous * Capable of multi-tasking and with high levels of attention to detail for both cleaning and documentation. In addition to salary, we provide 25 days holidays, excellent family friendly benefits such as attractive employer pension contribution, life assurance, income protection and private medical. With Waters, there are plenty of opportunities for you to grow, develop and contribute. Company Description Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials and food sciences for 60 years. With approximately 7,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 31 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, and with products available in more than 100 countries. Waters Corporation's businesses include Waters, TA Instruments, VICAM, ERA, and Nonlinear Dynamics. Waters creates business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations by delivering ultra performance liquid chromatography (UPLC), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), chromatography columns and chemistry products, mass spectrometry systems, laboratory informatics solutions, and comprehensive service programs to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality. People create the Waters difference. By engaging with our talented and diverse workforce we continuously evolve, develop and enhance our products. Being the world's leading speciality measurement company, we believe in delivering innovative technology and system solutions to our valued customers to enable their success. Our mass spectrometers deliver benefit to customers in many industries and make a meaningful impact to our lives through examples such as * Neo-natal screening to keep babies healthy * Ensuring consistent, reliable safety in our global food and water supply * Developing new medicinal therapies to advance human health * Ensuring participants in the world's sporting events compete fairly