Production Technician

**Production Technician**

**Ellough, Beccles**

**12-hour shift rotation (3-week rotation averaging 40 hours per week)**

**Salary DOE**

Our client, a well established manufacturing company based in Ellough, Beccles are looking for a skilled and experienced Production Technician to join their busy Production Team on a full time and permanent basis.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- To work together with team in a flexible manner to achieve maximum productivity throughout the shift, liaising with the Shift Engineer to resolve problem areas.
- Undertake machine and equipment safety checks prior to start up and complete appropriate paperwork.
- To work with the Team Leader to achieve the Team Plans: e.g. Cleaning/Hygiene; Improvement Plans; Training Plans; Labour Plans.
- Responsible for obtaining technical information, equipment and raw materials needed for start-up of jobs, to perform tool changes/colour changes and to accept new jobs into production.
- Responsible for the safe and efficient running and monitoring of production throughout the shift and for inspection, packing and identification of product to meet specifications.
- To ensure highest quality standards are maintained and to work to Company Policy of zero defects.
- To co-operate in providing cover during breaks periods and training sessions.
- To produce output targets set by Team Leader.
- Responsible for maintaining high standards of housekeeping and organisation and working to the 6 S's system to achieve the requirements of the Housekeeping / Safety Audits.
- Responsible for working safely and obeying all Company Safety Rules, using the appropriate safety equipment/clothing provided, carrying-out daily safety checks and reporting problems / hazards.

**Experience & Skills required**
- Polymer Processing certification preferred or competent through experience and/or internal training
- Educated to GCSE Grade C level
- Knowledge of plastics manufacturing industry
- Engineering background / mechanical aptitude
- Knowledge of either EBM/IM/ISBM/IBM processing

Should you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to succeed in this exciting opportunity, please send your CV or call our branch to find out more.
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