R&D Extrusion Process Technician for Polymer Development

ADLIB Recruitment | B Corp™; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

ADLIB Recruitment has identified an exciting Extrusion Operating Technician role in a cutting-edge materials technology company in Greater London. You will directly support development trials, scale-up activities and new material innovations through hands-on extrusion and formulation work.

The role requires experience with twin-screw extrusion, strict attention to process control and a safety-first approach in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Industry experience operating twin-screw compounding extrusion equipment.
• Understanding of extrusion/compounding variables and impact on quality.
• Experience preparing formulations and weighing materials to specification.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with technical equipment.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow technical procedures and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and shut down twin-screw compounding extrusion lines for development trials.
• Prepare, weigh and blend raw materials, additives and pigments to specifications.
• Monitor and adjust processing parameters (temperature, screw speed, feed rates, vacuum).
• Operate pelletising, drying, mixing and pulverising equipment for samples.
• Carry out equipment changeovers, cleaning and contamination control.
• Support maintenance, inspections and first-line troubleshooting.
• Receive, store and handle materials with traceability records.
• Maintain production records and SOP adherence.

Skills

Twin-screw extrusion

Formulation weighing

Process parameter control

Record keeping

Health & safety compliance

Independent work

Education

Polymer Processing / Engineering qualification

Tools

Extrusion equipment

Job description

ADLIB Recruitment has identified an exciting Extrusion Operating Technician role in a cutting-edge materials technology company in Greater London. You will directly support development trials, scale-up activities and new material innovations through hands-on extrusion and formulation work.

The role requires experience with twin-screw extrusion, strict attention to process control and a safety-first approach in a fast-paced R&D environment.