Manufacturing Technician

MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN

Job Title - Manufacturing Technician

Location - Wolverhampton

Salary - £33,000

Shift - Monday - Thursday (Days)

Job Role of the Manufacturing Technician

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Technician to join a well-established plastics manufacturing business in Wolverhampton. This role is part of a skilled production and engineering team responsible for ensuring manufacturing processes run efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and productivity.

You will be responsible for setting up and optimising production equipment, carrying out routine machine adjustments, supporting tooling changes, assisting with process improvements, and ensuring machinery operates to maximum efficiency. Working closely with production and maintenance teams, you will play a key role in minimising downtime and maintaining product quality.

This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on Manufacturing Technician who enjoys working within a fast-paced plastics manufacturing environment and is looking to develop their technical skills within a growing business.

Sector - Plastics Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Manufacturing Technician

Previous experience working within a plastics manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience setting and operating manufacturing machinery in a production environment
Essential Requirements for the Manufacturing Technician

Experience carrying out machine set-ups, changeovers, and process adjustments
Knowledge of plastic injection moulding, extrusion, or similar manufacturing processes
Ability to identify production issues and implement effective solutions
Strong understanding of quality standards and manufacturing procedures
Mechanical aptitude with excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Good understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment
Desirable Requirements for the Manufacturing Technician

Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or similar)
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
Experience training or supporting production operators
The Manufacturing Technician will benefit from:

Competitive salary of £33,000
Monday to Thursday day shift offering an excellent work-life balance
Pension scheme
Ongoing training and development
Career progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Working for a successful and growing plastics manufacturing business
If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Kieran Wall at Pioneer Selection.

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