Extrusion Operator

Axis Communications; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an Extrusion Operator to join their growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for product quality and production operations within a fast-paced environment. Offering a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including attendance bonuses and life assurance, this is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a technical background in manufacturing.

Benefits

Holiday purchase scheme

Life Assurance 6x annual salary

Critical illness cover

Pension contribution up to 10%

Dental and healthcare cash plan

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably extrusion.
• Ability to set and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products are produced and packaged to quality standards.
• Monitor product quality using micrometre, tapes, and verniers.
• Conduct equipment operations, including FLT and crane operations.

Skills

Technical understanding

Ability to work effectively in a team

Self-discipline

Clear communication

Job description

Aliaxis: We make life flow

What does that mean? If you think about it, fluids are needed in every place or process you can imagine - in every home, in every hospital, in every factory, in every farm, in every café… In fact, we rely on fluids everywhere and every day. That’s why Aliaxis are here to help create the safest, most effective, and reliable solutions for sustainable fluid management.

The Opportunity/Role

We are currently recruiting for an Extrusion Operator to work in our forever growing manufacturing plant. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring products are produced and packaged in accordance with the production programme and safe Systems of Work. Other responsibilities will include:

To be responsible for conducting yourself in a safe manner

Produce the required product, using coiler, stillage and saw operations

To monitor and record product quality, using micrometre, PI. Tapes, verniers and documentation

Maintain product quality by stopping and restarting line as required

Keep supervision informed of equipment and product quality related issues

Complete FLT and crane operations as required, to expedite product despatch

Carry out product change overs, including tooling, material, lead tube and line equipment.

Carry out start-ups on product change overs

Be part of the production team, covering meal breaks, maintaining maximum machine efficiency

Shift & Pay

12 hour Panama shift pattern
£36,067 per annum (inc shift premium)
Attendance bonus: £300 per quarter

Requirements

Previous experience within a manufacturing environment- Extrusion preferred.

Technical understanding would be an advantage

Ability to set and work to priorities

Self-disciplined with the ability to set and maintain high standards

Motivated to create a safe environment

Ability to communicate clearly

Ability to work effectively and build relationships in a team environment

Benefits

Holiday purchase scheme
Life Assurance 6x annual salary
Critical illness cover
Pension contribution up to 10%
Dental and healthcare cash plan
Enhanced parental leave
Great discounts on local retailers and restaurants
Fantastic Health & Wellbeing package including an Employee Assistance Programme and access to My Strength
Cycle to work scheme
Plus many more

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy.

For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

About us

Our purpose is to provide solutions to global water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. As a world leader in solutions, we build healthier and more sustainable cities, with smarter and more efficient agriculture and infrastructure, improving the quality of life around the world.

EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) is the second largest division within Aliaxis based on revenue and size. We are a customer focused, innovative provider of safe and sustainable solutions for our customers’ needs in building, infrastructure, and industry segments.

Our manufacturing, supply-chain and distribution centers reach across Europe, they also provide services and support to the Middle East and Africa to fulfill customer expectations. Aliaxis EMEA is the company behind the iconic and trusted brands such as Nicoll, Jimten, Friatec and FIP, as well as many others.