Extrusion Operator

Veka; Burnley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of PVCu products in Burnley is seeking an Extrusion Operator to join their dynamic team. You will operate extrusion lines, ensuring product quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should possess enthusiasm, the ability to work flexible shifts, and a passion for learning. This position offers a variety of benefits including a healthcare cash plan, life assurance, and discounted gym membership.

Benefits

Healthcare cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Pension (6% employer contribution)

Annual profit share

Discounted gym membership

Free fruit & coffee machines

Subsidised vending machines

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work a 4-shift system of 12 hour shifts: Days (7am-7pm) & Nights (7pm-7am).
• Enthusiasm with a passion to learn.
• Average level of physical fitness as the role involves manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Effectively run the extrusion lines.
• Start and stop lines and manage raw material changes.
• Monitor product quality and rectify line faults.

Skills

Ability to work a 4-shift system of 12 hour shifts

Enthusiasm with a passion to learn

Average level of physical fitness

Basic machining knowledge

Job description

Extrusion Operator

We are currently looking for Machine Operators to join our fast paced, evolving Extrusion department. Our successful Extrusion team takes pride in their work to produce VEKA and Halo profile, turning raw materials into PVCu. You will be responsible for maintaining continuous improvement within a key growth area of our business and you will be expected to display integrity and teamwork at all times.

What you'll do

Effectively run the extrusion lines, which includes:

• Starting and stopping lines
• Raw material and product changes / cleaning
• Packaging material
• Rectifying line faults
• Monitoring product quality
• Work in conjunction with QS/ETS standards.

What you'll need

• Ability to work a 4-shift system of 12 hour shifts: Days (7am-7pm) & Nights (7pm-7am)
• Basic machining knowledge (not essential)
• Enthusiasm with a passion to learn
• Average level of physical fitness as the role involves manual handling
• To live by our ACT Values: https://vekauk.com/about-us/values/

What you'll get

• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Pension (6% employer contribution)
• Annual profit share
• Discounted gym membership
• Free fruit & coffee machines
• Subsidised vending machines
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme

What we do

VEKA has been leading the global development of PVCuwindow systems for over 50 years, through design, innovation and customer focus. With factories in over 40 countries across Europe, Asia and America, VEKA is the world’s largest manufacturer of extruded PVCuproducts.

At VEKA, we are more than just a workplace; we are a global community of passionate individuals dedicated to excellence. We are innovators, constantly pushing boundaries to shape the future of our industry. We are collaborators, creating a culture of teamwork, accountability and mutual support. We are committed to the growth and development of our people because we believe that when our employees thrive, so does our organisation.

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