Extrusion Operator

FUNCTION WITHIN THE BUSINESS
The role of the Production Technician is to manufacture high quality blown film extruded film to the required customer standards whilst maintaining a safe working environment.

PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE
To ensure dedicated machines run with minimal scrap and downtime while maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

HEALTH & SAFETY
• Manage Health & Safety requirements in accordance to the Company’s policy.
• Promotion/awareness of the company H&S Policy.
• Contribute in the improvement of H&S systems and practices within the department.
• To attend H&S training courses to develop personal knowledge and skills.
• Assisting management with updating Safe Working Procedures.
• Identify and report any machine defects/problems to the Shift Manager / Team Leader or the Engineering Manager.

PRODUCTION/QUALITY/ CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Ensure the department is clean, tidy and safe at all times
• Communicate with the Team Leader to ensure all changeovers are planned and to ensure all labour is provided to execute the changeovers with regards to SMED.
• Complete job documentation as and when required.
• Ensure all kags are always fully loaded and dosing in to blends where applicable.
• Ensure all Operators are working safely and wearing all required PPE when needed.
• Take responsibility for ensuring customer orders are set up to specification.
• Operate all machinery within the department, including inline recycling machines.

OPERATOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Liaise with the Team Leader and other employees at all levels to identify and assess training / schedules and development needs.
• Attend self development training activities.
• Assist with any machine difficulties an operator may be having, exhibiting an open, friendly approach and showing individuals how to overcome the problems in case of recurrence.

OCCASIONAL TASKS

• Support the Technical Team with plant / product trials
• You may be required to work alternative shifts as required by the company
• You may be required to carry out any other suitable additional duties that are commensurate with the skills, knowledge and experience of the employee

SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

Experience of working within a manufacturing environment
Experience of H&S issues within a manufacturing environment
Experience of delivering training to personnel (1-1, on-the-job)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
The ability to work unsupervised and be able to use own initiative
Proficiency in IT –Navision, Excel, bpi in-house computer programmes
The ability to handle multiple priorities to ensure deadlines/objectives are met
The ability to form excellent working relationships at all levels and respect confidentiality

Desirable skills, attributes and experience
Knowledge of H&S legislation
Knowledge of ISO Management systems
Experience of recycling or the plastics industry
Some mechanical knowledge of plastics processing machinery
An interest in continuing their own personal development
Environmental awareness