Apprentice Processing Technician

Duties:

Support continuous improvement in manufacturing. Assist with machine preparation and cleaning. Operate key machinery and testing equipment. Develop colour and additive formulations. Liaise with internal teams to meet customer specifications Maintain colour and effect standards. Support internal departments with formulation issues.
- Troubleshoot formulations as requested.
- Support trials and approve new materials.
- Assist with laboratory procedure development.
- Participate in health, safety, and quality initiatives.

Training Outcome:

Experience in the industry and a Level 3 qualification in Polymer Processing.

Employer Description:
Astropol specialise in accurate colour and additive solutions for the vinyl, non-vinyl and associated additive industries. Working in collaboration with our customers our technical team develop and create masterbatch samples for testing, customer approval and subsequent scale up to production - all to specific requirements.

Working Hours :
37.5 hours per week. Shift work. Times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Flexible,Adaptable