EPS Production Technician

Job Title: EPS Machining Technician
Location: Derbyshire
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday: 6am-2.30pm
A well-established manufacturer is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Machining Technician to join its production team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business supplying polystyrene inserts into the construction industry.
The Role
You will set up, operate, and monitor EPS pre-expanders and shape-moulding machinery, carry out quality inspections, and support finishing processes to ensure products meet customer specifications and production targets.
Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor machinery
• Carry out routine quality checks on machinery
• Pressure test, monitor cycle times, rectify machine faults.
• Assist with insertion moulding and secondary manufacturing operations
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment
• Work alongside maintenance engineers to complete repairs
• Follow production procedures and health & safety standards at all times

What We’re Looking For
Previous experience in plastic or polystyrene machining, or machine operation.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent attention to detail
• A strong commitment to quality
• The ability to work accurately in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Good problem-solving skills and initiative
• Basic computer skills
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new machinery and processes
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Good health & safety awareness
• Basic maths skills
• The ability to manually handle bags and boxes up to 15kg

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Pension scheme
• Free tea and coffee
• Full on-the-job training
• Long-term career opportunities within manufacturing

If this role would be suited to you, please contact Sasha at Stirling Warrington on sasha@stirlingwarrington.co.uk.

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