Manufacturing Technician II - Weekend Days

Job Overview

The Balloons Manufacturing Technician reports to the Balloons Senior Engineer and will be responsible for providing engineering support to Operations and the development of existing and new process technologies.

Weekend Day Shift : Friday & Saturday - 24 Hour Contract or Saturday/Sunday/Monday - 36 Hour contract

Job Requirements

• Health & Safety: Ensure that all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are fulfilled for the manufacturing process.


• Quality: Support Engineering in Yield improvement Projects


• Ownership of Balloon Forming Machine Set-ups


• Continuous Improvement: Identify, manage and deliver machine uptime/safety/quality improvement opportunities


• Work with Manufacturing Engineers to develop troubleshooting guides and to improve/standardise existing balloon production processes and procedures.


• Technical support of production equipment with responsibility for process yields, equipment OEE, TPM and Health and Safety.


• Assist with engineering studies, process trials and execution of IQ/OQ/PQ validations of equipment and processes.


• Responsible for preventative maintenance tasks within the assigned manufacturing area.


• Design, specify, manufacture and test jigs, fixtures, new equipment and ensure compliance with QMS.


• Assist in the creation and maintenance of up-to-date SOPs and documentation in area of responsibility


• Assist engineers in root cause analysis and implementing robust solutions to technical issues in both equipment and processes.

Key Requirements

• Working knowledge of Balloon blow moulding processes would be an advantage.


• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.


• Motivated to work on own initiative.


• Demonstrated understanding of Engineering and lean manufacturing.


• Proven keen eye for detail and the ability to work in a highly technical, challenging and changing environment.


• Computer literate Excel, Word etc.

What your background should look like

• Level 6 degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification and experience.


• Preferably with 2yrs+ experience as technician in a similar role.

Competencies