Extrusion Trainee Production Technician

Polypipe Building Services; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in drainage systems in England is seeking an Extrusion Production Technician. Responsible for manufacturing extruded products, this role requires adherence to safety and quality standards, along with participation in continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have hands-on manufacturing experience and a proactive approach to learning. The position offers multiple shifts and comprehensive benefits including holiday entitlement and pension schemes.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement

Shift premium on salary

Cycle to work scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Free on-site parking

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Ability to work under own initiative.
• Commitment to reliability and positive learning attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture extruded products ensuring safety and quality.
• Complete tool changeovers on extrusion machines.
• Conduct quality checks on finished products.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Experience in fast paced manufacturing

Willing and pro-active approach to learning

Excellent timekeeping/attendance record

Job description

Overview

Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years.

Role Overview: The main purpose of the Extrusion Production Technician role is to manufacture extruded products and must ensure that production standards relating to safety, quality, outputs and cost are met.

The Trainee Production Technician will learn and gain knowledge to enable complete product / tool changeovers on Extrusion machines, process start-up and shut-down together with quality checks including first off approval and routine periodic checks.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all agreed safe methods of working are followed at all times and, if any, report near misses or Big Six hazards in order to prevent potential accidents.
• Ensure that production plans are met on time and in full at the required cost and quality levels.
• Complete product / tool changeovers, including the die head, calibrators and all associated downstream equipment are completed in a safe manner within the expected changeover time.
• Ensure that product first off and routine quality checks are completed and that products meet the required dimensional and visual specifications.
• Start-up and shut-down of the various extrusion processes.
• Ensure both extrusion tool / calibrator and equipment are maintained to the highest standards within the bounds of the Production Technician responsibilities.
• Maintain high levels of housekeeping within the factory areas, including the cleaning of machines and removal of unwanted materials.
• Participate in improvement activities such as SMED, Kaizen Teams (continuous improvement) and 6S activities.
• Ensure all relevant data is captured and entered onto appropriate systems (e.g. scrap, production outputs, tooling problems, downtime, material reconciliation, quality, overweight etc)
• Ensure all waste products are separated into their designated containers.

Skills & Requirements

• Experience of working in a hands-on and fast paced manufacturing department
• Able to work under own initiative, and have a willing, pro-active and positive approach to learning and development
• Committed and reliable with an excellent timekeeping/attendance record

Working Hours & Benefits

• Monday - Friday, 3 rotating shifts, 6:00am-2:00pm, 2:00pm-10:00pm, 10:00pm-6:00am
• Shift Premium paid on top of basic salary
• 25 days holiday entitlement
• Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%
• Life assurance (linked to pension scheme membership)
• Free flu vouchers
• Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services
• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products
• Free on-site parking