Production Technician

Contract Personnel Ltd
Contract Personnel are actively recruiting on behalf of our highly established plastic manufacturing client who operates in more than 300 facilities around the globe!
Job Title – Production Technician
Yearly Salary – £31,566
Location – Beccles, Suffolk
Hours – 12-hour shift rotation (3-week rotation averaging 40 hours per week, days and nights)
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
Benefits;
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking on-site parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Is this you?
Hit the apply now button!