Extrusion Technician II

Tooling strip down and diagnosis for repair and improvements. Running of AK/ GIMAC lines. Communicates any concerns about work process regarding environmental impact, health or safety issues to their Manager. Champions Behavioural Standards and demonstrate “Perseverance/Can do” attitude. Liaise with Engineering to procure fixtures, and/or equipment. Lead cost reduction Value Improvement Projects (VIP) by improving existing or new equipment, tooling, fixtures or processes. Coach, develop, train and provide technical support or direction to Co-workers. Preventative maintenance of tooling, including the measurement of tooling against drawing specifications. Complete tool reports and ordering of spare parts. Ensure all work is undertaken to a high quality and completed to all standard regulations. Strong technical aptitude to understand plastics processing and the overall operating principles of extrusions. Identification & completion of problem solving / process improvement activities. HETAC Level 6 Higher Certificate Qualification Polymer/Materials Engineering disciplines are a distinct advantage. Extrusion experience running GIMAC or AK lines essential. General manufacturing processing knowledge with at least 3 years previous experience in a manufacturing environment is essential. Ability to recognise areas of opportunity for improvement within existing processes in Extrusion Ability to lead such continuous improvement activities through PDCA and PSPI activity