Machine Technician

What you will enjoy doing Purpose of job/mission:To ensure that the moulding machines run to the specification established by the Technician Department and that the containers are produced to the customers agreed specification – also a focus on minimizing downtime and scrap levels.Tasks & responsibilities: To ensure that moulding machines and ancillary equipment are in good running order. To report any defects to supervision and carry out any remedial work as instructed by supervision which is within the technician's level of competenceTo ensure that product arriving at the packing station is to an acceptable quality standards - This involves regular checks on the quality of production, both for visual faults and weight and filling in correctly all relevant paperworkTo remove, clean, refit, realign or carry out other necessary adjustments to parts of moulding machines which are within the level of competence of the technician. This to include work on heads, tooling, blowpins, blades, and ancillary equipment.To ensure that raw material supplies are constant by changing over bins. To report to supervision if a fresh bin in usable condition is not available by the machine before a problem is created on the machineTo ensure that the moulding machines, ancillary equipment and the immediate work area are maintained to a high standard of housekeeping and cleanliness at all times What makes you great Skills/Experience: Experience of working within a fast-paced manufacturing/production environmentPreferably mechanical engineering experience/knowledgePrevious experience of operating/running machinery – training provided on specific ALPLA machineryExposure to plastic manufacturing process would be highly advantageous Good communication skills Your profile - we are interested in applicants who are: Reliable, self-motivated with a desire to grow with us Proactive, methodical and safe working methodsExcellent communication and team working skillsProven experience of working well in a team environmentMechanical background or training / qualifications What you can expect working with us Machine Technician - Manufacturing/ProductionShift Basis – 4 on 6 off (Days / Nights and On Call Rota)Starting Salary £31,500 (Regular reviews and salary increments to be achieved) + Benefits and Progression Opportunities (Generous pension contributions, Life Assurance, Employee Christmas vouchers, PerkBox – High Street brand discounts, Long service awards, Subsidised onsite canteen)Golborne (WA3) At ALPLA, we stand for high-quality plastic packaging throughout the world. Around 22,000 colleagues produce quality packaging for foodstuffs, cosmetics and industrial cleaning brands for many blue-chip clients across 182 ALPLA sites in 45 countries - an opportunity to work for a true independent market leader and part of an established global groupWe currently have an opportunity within our Machine Technician team at our Golborne UK base plant (WA3) - With progressive training and development this role allows for potential growth in the longer term - Contact Kerry McCormick – Internal Recruiter – for more information