Extrusion Operator

Position Job Title: Extrusion Operator
Function: Production
Location: Swansea
Line Manager''s Job Title: Extrusion Manager
Contract Length: Temp to Perm

Job Purpose

To operate within the Extrusion Department to maximise production output safely and efficiently, ensuring consistent product quality and minimal waste. This role works on a 12-hour shift pattern.

Job Description

• Deliver departmental targets for safety, quality, hygiene, housekeeping, and production.
• Accurately record and maintain all required production data and documentation.
• Ensure all tasks are carried out safely and in line with procedures.
• Monitor processes, troubleshoot issues, and escalate problems when required.
• Conduct regular quality checks at defined intervals.
• Support maintenance activities when necessary.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and accident levels within target.
• Ensure quality and hygiene standards are achieved; promptly address non-conformance.
• Achieve departmental objectives for waste reduction, productivity, utilisation, and cost.
• Escalate temporary machinery fixes and support long-term solutions.
• Accurately generate and submit shift production reports.
• Complete daily logbooks, recording all issues and actions taken.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience in machine or production line operation, ideally within manufacturing.
• Good mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot basic machine issues.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Flexibility to work varying shift patterns as required.
• Sound decision-making skills with a safety-first mindset.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and quality-focused approach.

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