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
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