Extrusion Assistant

Do you wish to play an active part in building healthy, sustainable environments?

At Wavin, we have a ‘calling’ … to service. A purpose. To build healthy, sustainable environments. And where is our help most needed? The very places we live in: our cities. Our cities’ drinking water is leaking away, greenery has been disappearing, streets are flooding after heavy rainfall and its sewer systems are outdated, polluting our groundwater. It’s time to join forces and build long-lasting cities. It’s time for you to join our team!

At Wavin, we engage and collaborate with city leaders, engineers, planners and installers to help make cities future-proof and buildings comfortable and energy-efficient. As a pioneer in sustainable water infrastructure, we focus on creating positive change in the world, guided by our purpose of Building Healthy, Sustainable Environments.

We want to build a team of champions. That’s why Wavin is currently looking for an Extrusion Assistant to join our team at Doncaster . If you want to make a difference and work for a purpose-led company, please read on.

The Role

Reporting to the Product Lead - Pipe, the Extrusion Assistant will work at our Doncaster site on a 5-day working shift pattern, working 12 hour shifts days and nights with incorporated rest days. As the Extrusion Assistant you will be responsible for assisting the Extrusion Technical Operator in tool change and in the production of pipe in a safe and efficient manner, whilst maintaining the optimum level of quality.

Responsibilities

To ensure that you are working safely, and that all PPE is being worn
To ensure that all raw materials and equipment are stored and used in line with existing internal procedures
To move material as necessary and follow booking out procedures
To work closely with the Extrusion Setter to ensure that the pipe is manufactured to the correct quality and quantity within schedule adherence
To work with the Extrusion Setter to effectively plan all work activities for the shift and on coming shifts
To work with the Extrusion Setter to carry out tool changes and other work activities within knowledge and capability
Ensure that all extrusion lines are set up and shut down correctly
To carry out routine and non-routine quality checks as appropriate to ensure that all pipes are within quality standards. Ensure that any non-conforming product is quarantined or scrapped as appropriate and ensure that records are maintained
Adopt and utilise Continuous Improvement methods and techniques to ensure that the fittings and workplace is made safer and more efficient
To work with Toolmakers to ensure that efficiency of the process is maximised and root causes established for long term issues
To assist & support with training for any existing or new procedures throughout the extrusion area

Profile

We are looking for someone with knowledge of production processes within the Manufacturing sector and experience of injection moulding / extrusion production. A good knowledge of Health and Safety is required, with the ability to demonstrate a pro-active approach to all aspects of Health and Safety within the workplace. A good knowledge of process controls, quality standards & condition setting as well as an understanding of all tooling and equipment along with Polymer characteristics is required.

Working positively within a close-knit team and on own initiative, the position holder will need to have good communication skills with the ability motivate and lead teams in an ever-changing environment. Successful candidates must be organised, self-motivated and be able to demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic, can-do attitude. A flexible attitude to working hours and shifts will also be required.

Wavin offers

Do you want to make a difference by building healthy, sustainable environments? As an international company requiring many different professional skills, we understand and celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging. At Wavin, we encourage all our employees to develop their talent with great innovative programs, and to become the best version of themselves. Together, as a strong team, we grow, and deliver on our purpose every day. Wavin is the place to be if you truly wish to make an impact. In addition to working with an enthusiastic, professional team in an international environment, we offer a competitive compensation and benefit package.

Organisation

Wavin is active in the building and construction industry across multiple continents. Wavin is part of Orbia, a community of companies bound together by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Wavin is backed up by 65+ years of expertise and works with 10’500+ employees in 37 countries worldwide. Wavin is the largest business group in Orbia. Orbia has commercial activities in 100+ countries, 21’000+ employees and 120 production sites.

Contact us

If you have questions or you want to know more about the position, please contact our People Team via HR.UK@wavin.com. To apply, use the apply-button.

We advertise our vacancies to attract candidates. If we need agency assistance, we will contact agencies on our Preferred Supplier List. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.