Extrusion Technician

Epwin Group Plc; Telford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Telford is looking for an Extrusion Technician to monitor processes, maintain quality standards, and communicate effectively with team members. Candidates should have good numeracy, literacy, and communication skills, with a willingness to learn and develop in a dynamic environment. The role includes monitoring machinery and ensuring product quality while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail.
• Motivated to learn and develop skills.
• Action-oriented problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record process parameters.
• Carry out checks on products as per quality plan.
• Shutdown extrusion machine when necessary.

Skills

Basic numeracy and literacy

Ability to use a PC

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Extrusion Technician
LOCATION: Telford – Stafford Park
HOURS: 4 on 4 off, days and nights. 7am – 7pm / 7pm – 7am.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record the required process parameters at the required times.
• Carry out 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.
• Start extrusion machines.
• 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

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

Desirable Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience with working in an Extrusion environment

Performance Measures

• Attendance.
• Competence audits.
• 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