Plastic Vacuum Forming Technician

Position: Plastic Vacuum Forming Technician

Location: Sudbury, Suffolk

Proactive are currently recruiting for a Plastic Vacuum Forming Technician to join a well-established manufacturing business.

As a Plastic Vacuum Forming Technician, you will play an important role within the production team, manufacturing high-quality plastic components using vacuum forming machinery. You will be responsible for ensuring products are produced efficiently, safely, and to the required quality standards.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and set up vacuum forming machinery for daily production requirements
Select and load the correct materials, tooling, and moulds for each production run
Monitor machine performance throughout the manufacturing process, making adjustments where necessary to achieve consistent results
Complete in-process quality checks to ensure products meet customer specifications
Identify production issues and report or resolve minor equipment faults where appropriate
Carry out routine housekeeping and basic preventative maintenance on machinery and work areas
Accurately complete production documentation and quality recordsSkills:

Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment
Experience operating vacuum forming machinery or similar production equipment is advantageous
Good practical skills with the ability to use hand and power tools safely
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality products
Ability to follow work instructions, technical specifications, and production procedures
Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team
Flexible approach to supporting different production areas when requiredHow to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Victoria Pseftoudis on or call +44 (0)(phone number removed).

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry-leading specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing, and engineering sectors. We work closely with our clients to offer exciting career opportunities with established businesses across the UK.

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