Extrusion Operating Technician Job London area,Greater London England UK,Manufacturing / Production

Location: Greater London

Extrusion Operating Technician
Join an innovative materials technology company developing advanced polymer and additive solutions for industrial applications. This is a hands-on technical role supporting material development and scale-up activities through polymer compounding, extrusion processing and material preparation. Working within a small-batch R&D facility, you’ll support the delivery of development trials, process optimisation projects and new material innovations.

What you’ll be doing :

Setting up, operating and shutting down twin-screw compounding extrusion lines for development trials.
Preparing, weighing and blending raw materials, additives and pigments to formulation specifications.
Monitoring and adjusting processing parameters including temperature, screw speed, feed rates and vacuum.
Operating pelletising, drying, mixing and pulverising equipment to produce development samples.
Carrying out equipment changeovers, cleaning activities and contamination control procedures.
Supporting routine maintenance, equipment inspections and first-line troubleshooting.
Receiving, storing and handling materials whilst maintaining traceability records.
Maintaining accurate process documentation and production records.
Following SOPs, quality standards and health & safety procedures at all times.
Collaborating with scientists and engineers to support material development programmes.

What you’ll need:

Industry experience operating twin-screw compounding extrusion equipment.
Understanding of extrusion and compounding process variables and their impact on product quality.
Experience preparing formulations and weighing materials to specification.
Strong mechanical aptitude and confidence working with technical equipment.
Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain accurate records and follow technical procedures.
Strong awareness of health, safety and housekeeping standards.
Ability to work independently within a fast-paced R&D environment.

Nice to have:

Experience with in masterbatch, additive or speciality polymer compounding.
Experience working with pigments, fillers or additive dispersion processes.
Experience operating pulverising, milling or drying equipment.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
Relevant qualification in Polymer Processing, Engineering or Applied Science.
Forklift, pallet truck or other material handling equipment certification.

What’s in it for you?

Full-time permanent position.
Opportunity to contribute to innovative materials technology research and development programmes.
Exposure to cutting-edge polymer and additive development projects.
Collaborative and fast-paced technical environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package.