Trainee Extrusion Technician

Allensmore

5 days ago

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JOB TITLE: Trainee Extrusion Technician (Extrusion Technician after successful training)
WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours
3 shift rotation of 06:00-14:00 / 22:00-06:00/ 14:00-22:00
The role requires supervision fault finding and smooth running of the extrusion lines. You are 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.

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 isn’t 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)
(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.
A background of working with extrusion lines would be beneficial
Understanding of PVC and Polymers would be advantageous.
Previous experience in Manufacturing required.
Systematic thinking on fault finding and resolution including root cause analyses

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