Contract Personnal are thrilled to be working with an industry leading packaging manufacturer in Beccles, Suffolk who is looking for multiple Technicians to join their team on a permanent basis.
Coming from a similar background, the ideal candidate will be comfortable carrying out the following job duties:
* Carry out tool changes and setting for plastics moulding machinery (Extrusion Blow moulding or Injection Moulding).
* Fault finding on machinery, identifying mechanical faults, set up issues, ancillary equipment settings and production quality issues.
* Raise maintenance works orders detailing any machine faults to the maintenance department.
* Ensure a QC check is completed on machines or at your supervisor’s request accurately every 2 hours.
* Ensure all production checks & documentation are completed properly.
* Carry out Post-Production Quality Check in accordance with Blowmould Work Instruction 10.
* Ensure that tool changes, colour changes etc., are carried out in accordance with the training procedure as laid down by the Manager/Technical supervisor or relevant work instructions.
* Ensure the machines are running correctly and safely at all times in accordance to the Blowmould programme.
* All check/log sheets and pallet labels should be filled out clearly and correctly with all relevant information.
* Ensure that line clearances are carried out at every change over in line with company procedures.
* Ensure that your work area is kept safe, clean, and tidy during and at the end of the shift.
* Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with current legislation and company procedures, particularly but not exclusively regarding Health and Safety, Quality and Environment Management
Essential Skills:
* Clear and proven competence of recent work in a technical role in an engineering environment, E.G. Motor Mechanic, vehicle technician, Machinist, service engineer or similar
* Technical qualification: Minimum Level 2 in Engineering/ Vehicle Maintenance or similar / equivalent
* A logical and methodical approach to problem solving/fault finding issues
* Confident in challenging existing practices in a positive manner, and looking for continuous improvement in all areas of work
* Takes decisive action to address and react to opportunities and problems in day-to-day work.
* Ability to follow instructions to ensure work is completed as required
* Ability to respond positively to changing work demands
* Conscientious and thorough in all aspects of work responsibilities, and has a professional approach to work
Desirable Experience:
* Previous role in a manufacturing / packaging environment.
* Blow moulding or Injection moulding technical experience, setting machines and tooling
You may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description.
Shifts are on a weekly rotating basis - 6am – 2pm, 2pm – 10pm and 10pm – 6am