Extrusion Line Engineer

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