Trainee Technician

Job Overview

Would you like to train for a extrusion technician role ? if so you will be responsible for achieving the required production outputs through the most efficient utilisation of the available materials and the correct set up of the extrusion lines process.

The role requires supervision fault finding and smooth running of the extrusion lines

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Correct removal and fitting of extrusion tools onto lines.
• Safely stripping and cleaning Extrusion tools.
• Preparing lines for startup with basic safety and operational checks being completed.
• Preparing and loading the correct materials onto line.
• Safe and correct start up and shutdown of lines with full fault identification and reporting.
• Following master conditions and amending with approval where necessary to achieve correct product quality.
• Product quality and specification checks and first off approval.
• Fault finding and correction when product quality isnt met.
• Haul off and saw setting to achieve correct lengths and target speeds.
• Maintain the work area to a high standard ensuring its clean, tidy & safe at all times.
• Operation of downstream equipment, Table Adjustments, Water, Vacuums, Haul Off, Saw (Set up and adjustments)
• Operation of printers (Cleaning and setting up)

Additional Tasks / Areas for development of role

• (Theory) Understand the Extrusion process (Extruder process zones and sizing process)
• Ensure tasks are followed in line with work instructions and guidelines.
• Report non-conformances to you line manager.
• Ensure correct PPE is worn for each task. If in doubt conduct a risk assessment.
• Have a flexible approach to reasonable requests.
• Record and maintain activity log.
• Attend any training courses as and when required.

Personal Characteristics

• Demonstrates integrity in all aspects of work.
• Communicates with other members of staff.
• High ethics and values are required to be part of the LMC team.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced and demanding environment.
• Embraces change and demonstrates desire to improve and develop.

Qualifications Required

• Completion of, or study towards a formal polymer qualification desirable.
• First aid Training.
• Formal Manufacturing or Engineering qualifications desirable .
• FLT Licence

Working Hours

• Working 8am until 4pm during training period.
• Moving to a 3 shift rotation once training is complete.
• 06:00 – 14:00 / 22:00 -06:00 / 14:00 – 22:00
• 37.5 hours per week

Rate of pay

• Trainee Extrusion rate of pay is £12.65 per hour
• Once a 3-6 month training plan has been completed to become an Extrusion Technician this rate will increase to £13.61 per hour plus 0.60p shift premium (totaling £14.21 per hour)

Swift are acting as an employment agency with regards to this vacancy.

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