Precision Plastic Vacuum Forming Technician

Proactive Technical Limited; Long Melford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is recruiting a Plastic Vacuum Forming Technician in Sudbury, Suffolk, to join a well-established manufacturing business. You will set up vacuum forming machinery, load materials and moulds, and monitor production to ensure quality and efficiency.

You will perform in-process quality checks, report faults, carry out basic maintenance, and complete production documentation. The role requires practical skills with hand and power tools, attention to detail, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is essential.
• Experience operating vacuum forming machinery or similar equipment is advantageous.
• Practical skills with hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and setup vacuum forming machinery for daily production.
• Load correct materials, tooling and moulds for each run.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust to achieve consistent results.
• Perform in-process quality checks to meet customer specs.
• Identify production issues and report or resolve minor faults.
• Carry out routine housekeeping and basic preventative maintenance on machinery and work areas.
• Accurately complete production documentation and quality records.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Vacuum forming

Tool use

Attention to detail

Reading work instructions

Self-motivation

Teamwork & flexibility

Job description

Proactive Global is recruiting a Plastic Vacuum Forming Technician in Sudbury, Suffolk, to join a well-established manufacturing business. You will set up vacuum forming machinery, load materials and moulds, and monitor production to ensure quality and efficiency.

You will perform in-process quality checks, report faults, carry out basic maintenance, and complete production documentation. The role requires practical skills with hand and power tools, attention to detail, and the ability to work