Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years.
Role: The main purpose of the Extrusion Production Technician role is to manufacture extruded products and must ensure that production standards relating to safety, quality, outputs and cost are met.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that production plans are met on time and in full at the required cost and quality levels.
- Complete product / tool changeovers, including the die head, calibrators and all associated downstream equipment are completed in a safe manner within the expected changeover time.
- Ensure that product first off and routine quality checks are completed and that products meet the required dimensional and visual specifications.
- Start-up and shut-down of the various extrusion processes.
- Ensure that standard production outputs are met or exceeded.
- Ensure all relevant data is captured and entered onto appropriate systems (e.g. scrap, production outputs, tooling problems, downtime, material reconciliation, quality, overweight etc)
- Ensure all waste products are separated into their designated containers
- Maintain high levels of housekeeping within the factory areas, including the cleaning of machines and removal of unwanted materials.
Requirements:
- Experience of working in a hands-on and fast paced manufacturing department
- Able to work under own initiative, and have a willing, pro-active and positive approach to learning and development
- Committed and reliable with an excellent timekeeping/attendance record
Working Hours: You will be working rotating shifts of mornings, afters & nights, 8 hour shifts.
Polypipe operate an Equal Opportunities Policy. If you are interested in this role, please apply today with your full CV.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Experience:
- Manufacturing (preferred)
Work Location: One location
