Extrusion Operator

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Overview:
To ensure dedicated machines run with mínimal 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