Shift Extrusion Technician

SHIFT EXTRUSION TECHNICIAN
Permanent Position

**Salary**: £38 - £43,500 per annum
Work on Panama Shift Pattern
Techniche are supporting a world's largest polymer foams manufacturer with appointing several new Shift Extruder Technicians. The company specialise in production of polymer foam products, to any type of industry including construction, packing, mattresses,sport shoes etc.
This role is to coordinate the setting and readiness of the extruders, dies and associated equipment in line with production requirements. There will also be a requirement to support the Engineering PPM's and Technical NPD activities, and lead the OLM processand provide training resource within the extrusion department.
The key accountabilities of the role will include:

- Coordinate the preparation of tooling, material and equipment to ensure the smooth running of changeovers in line with the specifications, planning schedule and targets.
- Develop working procedures (SOP's) with the process team.
- Ensuring that the area and the extruder equipment is cleaned, prepared, and set to standard conditions.
- Coordinate and carry out all machine set-ups and changeovers in an efficient manner, ensuring the end product produced meets specification.
- Carry out running adjustments to the dies and machines to ensure the end product meets specification.
- Act as a trouble shooting resource in the event that line operating teams are unable to resolve running problems.
- Liaise with Engineering to coordinate & perform all deep-cleaning activities in line with the PPM routines.
- Coordinate and perform operator led maintenance, housekeeping and 5S activities as part of your daily tasks.
- Be a focal point for the NPD and Process teams, particularly when running trials.
- To provide assessment, training and development to the shift extrusion teams, including new recruits, to ensure the right skill levels are reached and maintained.
- Effective communication and co-operation with the other shift technicians, maintaining standards and improving overall performance of the department.
- Ensure that all activities are carried out safely to meet regulatory and internal OHSE guidelines.
The main requirements of the role will include:

- Experienced in the monitoring and control of resources to achieve daily schedules.
- Able to work unsupervised.
- Knowledge of trouble shooting and continuous improvement techniques.
- Good communicator organised with strong attention to detail and record keeping.
- Proactive approach teamed with sound decision-making skills.
- Level 3 NVQ or HNC in a relevant technical discipline or a technical qualification.
For more information call Maciej at Techniche Global.