Plastic Extrusion Technician - NIGHTS

Manpower are currently have an exciting opportunities for an experienced Plastic Extrusion Technician to join a well-established Plastic Sheet Manufacturer in Redditch.

The hours of work are Night shifts 6pm-6am Monday-Thursday, working a minimum of 48 hours a week. During initial training, the successful candidate will be required to work on day shifts 6am-6pm for 12 weeks or longer dependent on previous experience, before moving onto permanent Night shifts

Previous experience of running plastic extrusion lines producing polyolefin sheet is preferable, but consideration will be given to those with Profile or Blown Film experience. Experience of Injection Moulding machine setting and operating will also be considered.

Main Duties will include;

• Controlling and adjusting machines settings to ensure product quality and production rates are achieved whilst adhering to safe working practices and standard operating procedures.
• Observation of strict quality control measurements, challenging non-conformances, and participation as required in the introduction of counter measures to prevent further quality issues.
• Recording of hourly gauge thickness checks.
• Involvement in basic Preventative Maintenance to help eliminate unnecessary down time.
• Manual handling.
• Forklift operation
• Use of basic hand and machine tools.
• Other general duties as required by the management team

Suitable candidates will be

• Be reliable
• Pay attention to detail
• Follow instruction and adhere to safe systems of work.
• Be flexible and adaptable to incorporate a diverse range of job functions within a factory environment.
• Be a good team player

This is a temp to perm role with an immediate start paying 13.21 for the first 40 hours and 17.21 after 40 hours. WHILST YOU ARE TRAINING ON THE DAY SHIFT the pay rate will be 12.21 per hour for the first 40 hours and 16.27 after 40 hours.

Interested apply today!