Extrusion Line Engineer

Description

Job Description:

Extrusion Line Engineer

Location: Waterlooville

Pay: 20.00 per hour

Job Type: Full–time

Company: V3 Recruitment (working on behalf of our client)

Job Description

V3 Recruitment are currently working on behalf of a well–established manufacturing company based in Waterlooville who are looking to recruit an experienced Extrusion Line Engineer to join their team.

This is a hands–on engineering role where you will be responsible for the setup, operation, optimisation, and performance of extrusion lines to ensure safe, efficient, and high–quality production. The role plays a key part in maintaining stable processes, reducing downtime, and ensuring consistent output and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

Setting up, starting, adjusting, and shutting down extrusion lines

Installing and aligning extrusion dies, tooling, calibrators, and downstream equipment

Optimising temperatures, screw speed, pressure, line speed, and cooling systems

Completing first–off checks and documenting process settings

Troubleshooting production issues such as dimensional variation, surface defects, and material inconsistencies

Reducing scrap, improving line performance, and maintaining repeatable processes

Supporting preventative maintenance and reporting breakdowns when required

Working closely with Toolroom and Engineering teams on tooling improvements

Ensuring products meet quality and dimensional specifications

Accurately recording process parameters and quality checks

Supporting new product trials and process improvements

Following all health & safety procedures at all times

Skills & Experience Essential

Previous experience setting up and running plastic extrusion lines

Strong understanding of polymer behaviour and extrusion processes

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Hands–on mechanical skills and confidence working with tooling

Experience working in high–volume or continuous manufacturing environments

Desirable Skills

Qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Processing, or similar

Experience with calibration tanks, haul–offs, cutters, slitters, or winders

Knowledge of Lean / Continuous Improvement tools (5S, SMED, OEE)

Experience working within ISO 9001 environments

Forklift or overhead crane certification

Personal Attributes

Practical and hands–on approach

Strong attention to detail

Able to work in a fast–paced production environment

Good communication and teamwork skills

Proactive and improvement–focused

Safety and quality driven

What's on Offer

20.00 per hour

Long–term opportunity with a well–established manufacturer

Supportive engineering and production team

Opportunity to be involved in process improvements and new product trials

Ad ID: 5418262096