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Job position: Extrusion Technician

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be responsible for the production of sheet to required customer specification and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

Day to day activities will include:

• Carrying out work activities in line with production plan in order to keep ‘downtime’ to a minimum
• Production of sheet in accordance with Company and customer quality guidelines, e.g. colour, tolerance, profile
• Maximising line speed whilst maintaining sheet quality
• Ensuring edge trims are within agreed parameters/acceptable levels
• Conducting regular quality control checks and recording data
• Ensuring accurate completion of production documentation
• Taking appropriate action to remedy products identified as being out of specification and following appropriate procedure to notify the Company
• Monitoring Extrusion Operative activities and providing support to ensure that duties are carried out to the appropriate levels

The ideal candidate will have an aptitude for technical work and an understanding of the extrusion process although full training will be provided.
Applicants should also have:

• The ability to work to deadlines
• Good communication skills
• The ability to work with minimum supervision
• Awareness of current Health & Safety practices

Hours of work:
Continental shifts – 4 days on/2 days off/3 nights on/2 days off/3 days on/2 days off/4 nights on/8 days off
Average hours of work – 42 per week
6.30am – 6.30pm dayshift
6.30pm – 6.30am nightshift

Location:
Gateshead, Tyne & Wear (UK)

How to apply:
If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please fill in the form below or send a CV highlighting the relevant skills and experience to Emma Phillips ukhr@ambpackaging.com

AMB is a key partner to many organisations involved in the Thermoforming industry. We offer products and services to customers based on our experience, technical expertise and a thorough understanding of the Thermoforming process. We have a reputation for quality and technical excellence and our vision is to continue to develop an organisation focused on providing the most comprehensive range of outsourced services for companies involved in Thermoforming.

Reporting to the Supervisor, you will be required to carry out general warehouse duties; including goods in, picking and packing, and completing duties for despatch and inventory as designated by your supervisor.

Day to day activities will include;

• Operating Forklift Trucks within busy warehouse/yard environment
• Loading/unloading vehicles
• To deal with the movement of products and materials within the warehouse, using the appropriate FLT and/or other suitable material handling equipment
• Adopt a ‘clean as you go’ approach to ensure housekeeping standards are effectively maintained
• Carry out duties in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
• Support and train colleagues where necessary, in line with work instructions and standard operating procedures
• Contribute and participate in Company activities
• Carry out additional and/or other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business

The ideal candidate must hold a valid Forklift Licence and have previous experience working within a similar role. Applicants should also have;

• The ability to work to deadlines
• Good communication skills
• The ability to work with minimum supervision
• Awareness of current Health & Safety practices

Hours of work
Continental shifts
4 days on/2 days off/3 nights on/2 days off/3 days on/2 days off/4 nights on/8 days off

Average hours of work – 42 per week
6.30am – 6.30pm dayshift
.30pm – 6.30am nightshift

Location:
Gateshead (UK)

How to apply:
If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please send a letter of application and CV to ukhr@ambpackaging.com or fill in the form below.

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Business Overview
TDX provides a range of services to the Thermoformed Packaging industry in the UK, Europe and Worldwide.
The Tooling Division offers packaging design, rapid prototyping, sampling, and full production tooling services to a wide range of Thermoformed packaging manufacturers.

Role
TDX are now recruiting for an experienced CNC Operative with the following competency:

• Experience in operating CNC Machining Centres using Mazatrol Controllers
• 3 Axis Machining Centre operating experience (Minimum 5 years)
• 5 Axis Machining experience beneficial but not essential
• Experienced in reading and quality checking drawings to achieve right first-time product
• Basic CNC Mazatrol programming experience required

In return, TDX offers competitive rates for shift work (early & late shift weekly rotation) and a variety of work mix.

Location:
Gateshead, Tyne & Wear (UK)

How to apply:
If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please send a CV highlighting the relevant skills and experience to Simon Lynch s.lynch@tdx-tss.com

Job position: Extrusion Operative

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be responsible for the production of sheet to required customer specification and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

Main duties:

• “Haul off’ of rolls at the end of the extrusion line
• Pack finished goods in accordance with agreed packing specifications
• Apply appropriate labelling to finished goods
• Log both ‘good’ and ‘scrap’ material accurately and efficiently
• Cut cores and replenish consumable goods as appropriate to ensure effective running of line
• Ensure bath units are topped up with correct solution
• Conduct and accurately record quality control checks, taking remedial action where required
• Clean rollers as required to ensure effective operation of equipment
• Ensure raw materials supplies and material feed are maintained
• Removal of ‘scrap’ product, following appropriate procedures
• Follow appropriate procedure to notify the Company if the product is out of specification
• Adopt a ‘clean as you go’ approach to ensure housekeeping standards are effectively maintained
• Carry out duties in accordance with all Company policies, procedures and SOP’s
• Support and train colleagues where necessary, in line with work instructions and standard operating procedures
• Carry out duties in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
• Contribute to and participate in Company activities
• Contribute to the business by identifying opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedures based on experience
• Carry out additional and/or other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business

Applicants should also have:

• Production experience gained in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Hours of work:

Continental shift pattern

Location:

Gateshead, Tyne & Wear (UK)

How to apply:

If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please fill in the form below or send a letter of application and CV to the UK HR Manager at ukhr@ambpackaging.com