Plastics Manufacturing Engineer

1 week ago


Beccles, United Kingdom Reed Engineering Full time

We are seeking a skilled Plastics Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at Reed Engineering. This is a full-time role with rotating shifts, offering a competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum.

About the Role:

  • Carry out tool changes and settings for plastics moulding machinery, including Extrusion Blow moulding or Injection Moulding.
  • Conduct fault finding on machinery, identifying mechanical faults, setup issues, ancillary equipment settings, and production quality issues.
  • Report machine stoppages and faults to the Supervisor and raise maintenance work orders as necessary.
  • Perform regular safety checks on all machines and equipment, addressing any non-compliance.
  • Complete quality control checks every 2 hours and ensure all production checks and documentation are accurately filled out.
  • Conduct Post-Production Quality Checks in accordance with work instructions.
  • Discuss and implement corrective actions when products do not meet specifications.
  • Maintain machines running correctly and safely according to the programme and with the correct materials.
  • Perform line clearances at every changeover in line with company procedures.
  • Keep the work area safe, clean, and tidy during and at the end of the shift.

Requirements:

  • Experience in a technical role within a manufacturing environment, preferably with plastics moulding machinery.
  • Ability to identify and resolve mechanical faults and production issues.
  • Knowledge of safety standards and quality control processes.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate with supervisors and maintenance staff.
  • Flexibility to work on a rotating shift basis.


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