Trainee Machine Operator Polyamide Extrusion
Abatec Recruitment
Full-time
architecture-and-engineering
Location
Nailsea, Somerset, United Kingdom
Posted
June 11, 2026
Job Description
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Machine Operator to join our polyamide extrusion department. If you have experience with polyamide or engineering thermoplastics, plastic extrusion, or mechanical engineering, this is a great opportunity to work with advanced materials and play a key role in maintaining product quality and production efficiency.
What You’ll Do
* Operate and monitor polyamide extrusion lines, ensuring output, quality, and safety targets are consistently achieved.
* Set up and adjust extrusion parameters including temperature profiles, screw speed, and feed rates to maintain optimal polyamide processing conditions.
* Handle and prepare polyamide raw materials, ensuring correct drying, blending, and loading procedures.
* Conduct in-process quality checks, record production data, and report any deviations or issues promptly.
* Support new product trials and process improvements alongside engineers and supe...
What You’ll Do
* Operate and monitor polyamide extrusion lines, ensuring output, quality, and safety targets are consistently achieved.
* Set up and adjust extrusion parameters including temperature profiles, screw speed, and feed rates to maintain optimal polyamide processing conditions.
* Handle and prepare polyamide raw materials, ensuring correct drying, blending, and loading procedures.
* Conduct in-process quality checks, record production data, and report any deviations or issues promptly.
* Support new product trials and process improvements alongside engineers and supe...