Description
Are you an experienced injection moulding or extrusion technician who takes pride in producing components to the highest quality standards and keeping production running at its best?
At A-SAFE, we design and manufacture world-leading polymer safety solutions that protect people, assets and infrastructure across the globe. Our products are trusted by global blue-chip organisations including Coca-Cola, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Amazon and Heathrow Airport - and our Production Technicians are central to making that happen.
Based at our site in Elland, this is a hands-on, site-based role for someone who knows injection moulding and extrusion inside out and takes real pride in producing components that meet the highest quality standards - every time.
How you will make an impact:
What we are looking for:
You will also bring:
Desirable experience:
Why you will love working with us:
You will join a fast-paced, technically innovative manufacturing environment where your expertise makes a real and visible difference every day. A-SAFE is a global leader in polymer safety solutions, operating across more than 60 countries - and this role puts you right at the heart of what we do. Alongside a varied and challenging day-to-day, you will be part of a business that genuinely invests in its people through training, development and internal progression. If you take pride in your craft and want to grow with a truly global organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Are you an experienced injection moulding or extrusion technician who takes pride in producing components to the highest quality standards and keeping production running at its best?
At A-SAFE, we design and manufacture world-leading polymer safety solutions that protect people, assets and infrastructure across the globe. Our products are trusted by global blue-chip organisations including Coca-Cola, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Amazon and Heathrow Airport - and our Production Technicians are central to making that happen.
Based at our site in Elland, this is a hands-on, site-based role for someone who knows injection moulding and extrusion inside out and takes real pride in producing components that meet the highest quality standards - every time.
How you will make an impact:
- You will start up and monitor injection moulding machines, ensuring components are produced to the required quality standards.
- You will start up and monitor extrusion lines in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- You will optimise all processes in line with SOPs to maintain efficiency and output quality.
- You will conduct injection mould tool changes as required.
- You will carry out minor reactive maintenance on machinery and tools, including oil levels and general cleanliness.
- You will perform initial QA/QC checks on finished components using ancillary gauges and equipment, interpreting results and taking corrective action where needed.
- You will ensure health and safety guidelines are always adhered to.
- You will complete and submit all production and performance-related documentation in line with SOPs.
- You will maintain 5S standards and ensure housekeeping is always of the highest standard.
What we are looking for:
- Extensive injection moulding or extrusion process experience.
- The ability to interpret technical drawings.
- The ability to identify and diagnose the root cause of extrusion and moulding faults.
- Willingness to work on a shift basis.
- A solid understanding of manufacturing control processes.
- A clear understanding of health and safety in the workplace.
You will also bring:
- A hands-on, proactive approach - you take ownership of your area and the quality of what comes from it.
- A quality-first mindset with strong attention to detail when completing checks and documentation.
- The confidence to take corrective action when something isn’t right.
- A calm, methodical approach when troubleshooting equipment or process issues.
- A collaborative, team-first attitude that supports those around you.
Desirable experience:
- A recognised certificate within injection moulding.
- NVQ Level 3 Mould Tools and Processes.
- Experience with 6-axis robot programming.
Why you will love working with us:
You will join a fast-paced, technically innovative manufacturing environment where your expertise makes a real and visible difference every day. A-SAFE is a global leader in polymer safety solutions, operating across more than 60 countries - and this role puts you right at the heart of what we do. Alongside a varied and challenging day-to-day, you will be part of a business that genuinely invests in its people through training, development and internal progression. If you take pride in your craft and want to grow with a truly global organisation, we would love to hear from you.
