Extrusion Lead Technician
Location
Suffolk | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Description
Extrusion Lead Technician – Job Summary:
We’re supporting our client, a leading global Cable Management manufacturer based in Suffolk, who are looking for a Extrusion Lead Technician to join their growing team. The successful Extrusion Lead Technician will have experience of Extrusion Processes, quality control and production procedures.
Salary: £32,000 – £45,000
Benefits: To be discussed at interview
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Suffolk
Job Start date: ASAP
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the efficient running and availability of plastics extruders and associated cable extrusion equipment such as vacuum water baths, capstan haul-offs and pay-offs/take-ups/coilers.
- Monitor and troubleshoot all aspects of our plastic cable extrusion process and utilise on-line quality control methods so that production schedules are adhered to efficiently
- Optimise machine settings during production so that product throughput, quality and waste are optimised
- Document changes, processes and procedures to optimise knowledge flow
- Working as a team with the production operators in ensuring high levels of output and maintaining a safe, well organised shop floor
- Working within cross functional team to deliver process improvements ensuring quality, productivity and utilisation targets are met.
- Responsible for running of production extrusion lines and associated equipment, in line with company and regulatory requirements
- Participate in improvement activities such as SMED, Kaizen Teams (continuous improvement) and 6S activities
- Contribute to production trials, new product development and improvement projects
- Maintain factory health and safety standards and compliance
- Monitor and report on Production KPIs and metrics to ensure targets are achieved
- Development and delivery of plastics processing training plans for production staff
About You:
- Modern apprenticeship, HNC or equivalent in engineering, manufacturing, polymer science or other relevant discipline.
- Typically 5+ years working in a Plastics Extrusion Production environment or similar role.
- Good knowledge of plastics extrusion production processes, machinery and equipment
- Good understanding of polymer behaviour throughout the full extrusion process
- Hands-on and leads by example
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills that clearly convey information and ideas
- Strong team player, working across departments to achieve business goals
- Ability to analyse and resolve technical problems at root cause
- Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and techniques
- Proficient in the use of MRP systems such as SAP with supporting IT skills in Excel and Word
Job Application:
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your full CV – or call us now. Whilst this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you.
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£32k - £45k per annum
