Extrusion Technician

Window Systems Division; Telford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the extrusion sector is looking for an Extrusion Technician to manage product turnaround. The role involves monitoring extrusion processes, basic maintenance tasks, and effective problem-solving. Ideal candidates will possess basic numeracy and literacy skills with a motivation to learn in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Basic level of numeracy and literacy required.
• Ability to use a PC to an operational level.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record required process parameters.
• Carry out product changes as needed.
• Fault rectification and problem solving as assigned.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Motivation to Learn

Effective Communication

Job description

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HOURS: 4 on 4 off, days and nights. 7am – 7pm / 7pm – 7am.

Job Purpose:

The Extrusion Technician will be responsible for the product turnaround of the extrusion

process from shutdown to tool change to start up, including basic maintenance. A key

aspect of this role will be fault rectification and problem solving as assigned to them by

their Team Manager.

Key Accountabilities:

• Monitor and record the required process parameters at the required times.
• Carry our relevant checks on assigned products as required by the product quality plan.
• Record scrap information. Segregate all non-conforming product from good production.
• Communicate information via the relevant communication channels.
• Record all required information for all operations as per company works instructions/procedures.
• Alert relevant people to process and product concerns.
• Agree and complete training and development requirements as determined by the Team Manager and the training plan.
• Safeguard property issued by the company.
• Carry out product changes as and when required.
• Shutdown extrusion machine (including emergency shutdown).
• Ensure workplace is clean and tidy – all housekeeping procedures followed, associated with tasks.
• Install / uninstall extrusion tools.
• Carry out low level maintenance tasks when required.
• Fault rectification and problem solving.
• Transfer the knowledge and skills among the team (others).
• Undertake reasonable duties as and when required.
• Adherence to all organisational policies, management systems and standard
• operational procedures, including legal responsibilities in relation to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality.
• Work positively to develop and foster good working relationships with colleagues and contracted personnel in order to maintain a culture of mutual respect and dignity.
• Represent the organisation in a positive way as to avoid the damage of corporate image or bringing the company into disrepute.
• Promote and Display the Epwin Core Values

Key Experiences and Skills Required:

• Basic level of numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to use a PC to an operational level.

Desirables Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Previous experience with working in an Extrusion environment

Performance Measures

• Development of skills and competence in line with the training plan.

Personal Attributes:

• Good Attention to Detail
• Motivated to learn and develop skills
• Action orientated – Able to deal with problems in appropriate time frames
• Driven by results – Decisive, confident addressing problems and opportunities, challenging activities to improve performance, demonstrate willingness to challenge accepted methods and standards
• Effective communication – Clear concise written and spoken, ability at all levels, customer, supplier and internal
• Strategic agility – recognition of a changing need and speed of response, rapid reaction to challenges
• Integrity and trust – demonstrating a sense of commitment to openness, honesty, loyalty and high standards in undertaking the role