Process Technician

We are looking for a Process Technician with a Millwright trade qualification and solid injection moulding experience to join our production team in the food packaging industry. This role combines process optimization and maintenance responsibilities, ensuring machines run efficiently, safely, and deliver consistent product quality.

Process Responsibilities

• Set up, start up, and optimize injection moulding machines and associated equipment.
• Monitor and adjust process parameters to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Conduct troubleshooting on machines and processes to resolve quality or performance issues.
• Ensure product changeovers and mould changes are completed safely and efficiently.
• Support new product trials, process improvements, and capability studies.
• Maintain accurate process records, machine settings, and change logs.

Maintenance Duties

• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on injection moulding machines, robotics, conveyors, chillers, compressors, and auxiliary equipment.
• Conduct mechanical and electrical fault finding, repairs, and replacements.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of equipment and tooling.
• Inspect and maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Work with the maintenance team to implement planned maintenance schedules (PMs).
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with safety, quality, and food hygiene standards.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring breakdowns.
• Maintain tools, spares, and workshop housekeeping according to company standards

Requirements:

• Qualified Millwright or Electrician (Trade Tested).
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a food packaging or plastics injection moulding environment.
• Proven experience in injection moulding setup, optimisation, and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience in preventative maintenance, fault finding, and equipment repair.
• Familiar with food safety, GMP, and HACCP requirements.
• Computer literacy (experience with maintenance systems an advantage).
• Willing to work overtime, and call-outs as needed.