Extrusion Operator

About the role

Zotefoams plc is a world leader in cellular material technology, with facilities in Croydon, UK; Walton, Kentucky and Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Brzeg, Poland; and Jiangsu Province, China (T-FIT). We produce lightweight foams for a wide range of markets including sports and leisure, aviation, automotive, and healthcare. Zotefoams also owns and licenses patented technology and supplies advanced insulation systems. The Company is on a strong growth trajectory, with significant revenue and profitability increases in recent years and ambitious plans for the future.

Role Responsibilities

• Prepare all machines and associated equipment in response to die, grade or color change requirements involving
• Breakdown and assembly of extruder
• Die setting and adjusting
• Machine start-up
• Running of all machines and associated equipment to standard process conditions to produce in-specification product
• Monitor and control running all machines to process control data
• Basic trouble shooting to maintain correct process running conditions and in specification production
• Collect and prepare samples as specified
• Input all machine and quality related data into AX and other data gathering tools and maintain all paperwork as required
• Ensure safe running of all equipment to internal safety guidelines
• Ensure the department and all associated areas are maintained in a safe, orderly and tidy manner
• Ensure the Plant Manager is informed of all issues and problems
• Train others as needed

Other duties as required/assigned

What you'll need

• A High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred
• Demonstrated skills in manufacturing work highly desirable
• Extrusion work experience preferred

What we're looking for?

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work instructions, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Strong communication, teamwork, adaptability and collaboration skills
• Detail oriented, high level of accuracy, exercise sound judgment, problem analysis and problem solving
• Ability to take initiative, assume responsibility, plan, organize, and execute with excellence
• Proven history of accomplishment in the servicing of internal and external customers
• Leverage of Lean Manufacturing and ISO 9001-2000 experience is welcomed

Why Join Us?

• Courage - The courage to take bold action to ensure that we succeed in tackling our challenges and opportunities.
• Impact – Dedicated to making a significant and positive impact in everything we do.
• Respect - Cultivate a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and collaboration is encouraged.

Zotefoams is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Zotefoams is a world leader in cellular material technology. Using a unique manufacturing process with environmentally friendly nitrogen expansion, Zotefoams produces lightweight foams in Croydon, UK and Kentucky, USA for diverse markets worldwide. These markets include sports and leisure, storage and protection, automotive, aviation and space, railway, healthcare, building, marine and the military.