Production Technician

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Be able to complete a full tool change in a safe and timely manner
• Have a good knowledge and understanding of Hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical and electrical systems and be able to apply that knowledge to ensure efficient production.
• Be able to locate and repair machine faults
• Focus on scrap reduction and achieving overall OEE targets.
• Be able to work to and implement good manufacturing practices
• Be able to complete PPM requirements
• Complete periodical safety checks on machine guards, switches and interlocks
• Have worked with Magic, Atoma Plus, Battenfield and Fischer blow moulding machines
• Have used high density, low density, polypropylene and TPX materials
• Flexibility and commitment to the role is a must

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Time served apprenticeship with an electrical or mechanical bias essential
• Experience working in a plastics/ manufacturing industry desirable
• Experience of one or more of the following:
  • Blow moulding
  • Injection moulding
  • Packaging skills
  • ISBM – (injection stretch blow moulding) – Nissei / ABS 150 DP
  • EBM – (extrusion blow moulding) – Davis Standard SE38 –accumulator head

Qualifications:

HNC/City and Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Competencies:

This person must possess the following competencies and characteristics. Please note that these are regarded by Thermo Fisher Scientific as equally important to technical competencies and experiences. Someone who displays the right attitude and characteristics for the role will therefore be considered even if they lack technical expertise in one or two of the areas mentioned previously.

• A strongly pro-active, helpful, ‘can-do’ attitude;
• A creative, resourceful and tenacious problem-solver and solution-finder;
• Enjoys dealing with people and is able to communicate effectively and concisely at all levels;
• Self-managing and self-motivating, able to prioritise tasks effectively and meet customer deadlines and expectations;
• A clear enthusiasm for the role and strong desire to continuously develop and improve own performance and departmental performance;
• Willingness to put in extra effort (and hours when required) to get the job done properly;
• Willingness to share technical knowledge with others;
• Enjoys contributing to the overall success of the company, not just one department, and has commercial awareness of how the department fits in and adds value to the ‘whole picture’.

If you are interested in applying for the above position, please apply through this site, email your current CV to Katherine Moss or please call on 01495 242200.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all employee responsibilities, duties and / or skills required of all personnel so classified.