The role of the Production Technician is to manufacture high quality blown film extruded film to the required customer standards whilst maintaining a safe working 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 into 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.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* The ability to work unsupervised and be able to use own initiative.
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