Extrusion Operating Technician
Join an innovative materials technology company developing advanced polymer and additive solutions for industrial applications. This is a hands-on technical role supporting material development and scale-up activities through polymer compounding, extrusion processing and material preparation. Working within a small-batch R&D facility, you’ll support the delivery of development trials, process optimisation projects and new material innovations.
What you’ll be doing:
- Setting up, operating and shutting down twin-screw compounding extrusion lines for development trials.
- Preparing, weighing and blending raw materials, additives and pigments to formulation specifications.
- Monitoring and adjusting processing parameters including temperature, screw speed, feed rates and vacuum.
- Operating pelletising, drying, mixing and pulverising equipment to produce development samples.
- Carrying out equipment changeovers, cleaning activities and contamination control procedures.
- Supporting routine maintenance, equipment inspections and first-line troubleshooting.
- Receiving, storing and handling materials whilst maintaining traceability records.
- Maintaining accurate process documentation and production records.
- Following SOPs, quality standards and health & safety procedures at all times.
- Collaborating with scientists and engineers to support material development programmes.
What you’ll need:
- Industry experience operating twin-screw compounding extrusion equipment.
- Understanding of extrusion and compounding process variables and their impact on product quality.
- Experience preparing formulations and weighing materials to specification.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and confidence working with technical equipment.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and follow technical procedures.
- Strong awareness of health, safety and housekeeping standards.
- Ability to work independently within a fast-paced R&D environment.
Nice to have:
- Experience within masterbatch, additive or speciality polymer compounding.
- Experience working with pigments, fillers or additive dispersion processes.
- Experience operating pulverising, milling or drying equipment.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
- Relevant qualification in Polymer Processing, Engineering or Applied Science.
- Forklift, pallet truck or other material handling equipment certification.
What’s in it for you?
- Full-time permanent position.
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative materials technology research and development programmes.
- Exposure to cutting-edge polymer and additive development projects.
- Collaborative and fast-paced technical environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Extrusion Operating Technician employer: ADLIB
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