Warehouse Operative

AMB SpA; Barnby in the Willows CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AMB SpA is seeking an Extrusion Technician in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear. You will be responsible for producing sheet to customer specs in line with SOPs, while minimising downtime and maintaining quality. Training will be provided for the extrusion process.

Key duties include line speed optimisation, accurate production documentation, and timely escalation of any non-conforming products. A proactive, safety-conscious approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Aptitude for technical work and understanding of the extrusion process.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Awareness of current Health & Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out production activities in line with the production plan to minimise downtime.
• Produce sheet according to quality guidelines (colour, tolerance, profile).
• Maximise line speed while maintaining sheet quality.
• Ensure edge trims are within parameters and record data.
• Complete production documentation accurately.
• Take corrective actions for out-of-spec products and notify the Company as required.
• Monitor extrusion operatives and provide support to maintain performance levels.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Extrusion process understanding

Deadlines

Communication skills

Minimum supervision

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Job position: Extrusion Technician
Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be responsible for the production of sheet to required customer specification and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Day To Day Activities Will Include

• Carrying out work activities in line with production plan in order to keep ‘downtime’ to a minimum
• Production of sheet in accordance with Company and customer quality guidelines, e.g. colour, tolerance, profile
• Maximising line speed whilst maintaining sheet quality
• Ensuring edge trims are within agreed parameters/acceptable levels
• Conducting regular quality control checks and recording data
• Ensuring accurate completion of production documentation
• Taking appropriate action to remedy products identified as being out of specification and following appropriate procedure to notify the Company
• Monitoring Extrusion Operative activities and providing support to ensure that duties are carried out to the appropriate levels
  

The ideal candidate will have an aptitude for technical work and an understanding of the extrusion process although full training will be provided.
Applicants Should Also Have

• The ability to work to deadlines
• Good communication skills
• The ability to work with minimum supervision
• Awareness of current Health & Safety practices
  

Hours Of Work
Continental shifts – 4 days on/2 days off/3 nights on/2 days off/3 days on/2 days off/4 nights on/8 days off
Average hours of work – 42 per week
6.30am – 6.30pm dayshift
6.30pm – 6.30am nightshift
Location:
Gateshead, Tyne & Wear (UK)