Contract Personnal are thrilled to be working with an industry leading packaging manufacturer in Beccles, Suffolk who is looking for multiple Technicians to join their team on a permanent basis.

Coming from a similar background, the ideal candidate will be comfortable carrying out the following job duties:

• Carry out tool changes and setting for plastics moulding machinery (Extrusion Blow moulding or Injection Moulding).
• Fault finding on machinery, identifying mechanical faults, set up issues, ancillary equipment settings and production quality issues.
• Raise maintenance works orders detailing any machine faults to the maintenance department.
• Ensure a QC check is completed on machines or at your supervisor’s request accurately every 2 hours.
• Ensure all production checks & documentation are completed properly.
• Carry out Post-Production Quality Check in accordance with Blowmould Work Instruction 10.
• Ensure that tool changes, colour changes etc., are carried out in accordance with the training procedure as laid down by the Manager/Technical supervisor or relevant work instructions.
• Ensure the machines are running correctly and safely at all times in accordance to the Blowmould programme.
• All check/log sheets and pallet labels should be filled out clearly and correctly with all relevant information.
• Ensure that line clearances are carried out at every change over in line with company procedures.
• Ensure that your work area is kept safe, clean, and tidy during and at the end of the shift.
• Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with current legislation and company procedures, particularly but not exclusively regarding Health and Safety, Quality and Environment Management

Essential Skills:

• Clear and proven competence of recent work in a technical role in an engineering environment, E.G. Motor Mechanic, vehicle technician, Machinist, service engineer or similar
• Technical qualification: Minimum Level 2 in Engineering/ Vehicle Maintenance or similar / equivalent
• A logical and methodical approach to problem solving/fault finding issues
• Confident in challenging existing practices in a positive manner, and looking for continuous improvement in all areas of work
• Takes decisive action to address and react to opportunities and problems in day-to-day work.
• Ability to follow instructions to ensure work is completed as required
• Ability to respond positively to changing work demands
• Conscientious and thorough in all aspects of work responsibilities, and has a professional approach to work

Desirable Experience:

• Previous role in a manufacturing / packaging environment.
• Blow moulding or Injection moulding technical experience, setting machines and tooling

You may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description.

Shifts are on a weekly rotating basis - 6am – 2pm, 2pm – 10pm and 10pm – 6am

For further information, please contact Lisa Hollis at Contract Personnel, Norwich