Trainee Machine Operator Polyamide Extrusion

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Machine Operator to join our polyamide extrusion department. If you have experience with polyamide or engineering thermoplastics, plastic extrusion, or mechanical engineering, this is a great opportunity to work with advanced materials and play a key role in maintaining product quality and production efficiency.

What You’ll Do

• Operate and monitor polyamide extrusion lines, ensuring output, quality, and safety targets are consistently achieved.
• Set up and adjust extrusion parameters including temperature profiles, screw speed, and feed rates to maintain optimal polyamide processing conditions.
• Handle and prepare polyamide raw materials, ensuring correct drying, blending, and loading procedures.
• Conduct in-process quality checks, record production data, and report any deviations or issues promptly.
• Support new product trials and process improvements alongside engineers and supervisors.
• Maintain cleanliness, order, and safety standards across the extrusion area.
• Follow ISO procedures, H&S requirements, and polymer handling protocols at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in plastics manufacturing, ideally polyamide extrusion or injection moulding.
• Understanding of extrusion machinery, material drying, and melt flow behaviour.
• Transferable mechanical or technical background (e.g., mechanical engineering, CNC operation, or maintenance).
• Strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and a proactive attitude.
• Willingness to work within a rotating shift pattern and contribute to a team-focused environment.

What’s on offer

• £27,000 - £32,000
• April pay review & career progression opportunities
• Rotating shift pattern (better balance with fewer nights):
• Mon–Fri: 6am–2pm
• Mon–Fri: 2pm–10pm
• Mon–Thurs: 9:30pm–6:30am
• Overtime opportunities to significantly boost earnings

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