Job Title: Extrusion Operative
Location: Watson Marlow - Bickland Water Road
Location Type: On-Site
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.
When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a talented and motivated Extrusion Operative to join our dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
Working closely as part of the tubing manufacturing team to produce high quality transfer and fluid handling tube products.
Working alongside the extrusion line setters to enable the production of various sizes, lengths and specification of tube product supporting critical industries including biopharma, Medical, Water, food, and special processing industries.
What you’ll be doing
To adhere to the strict hygiene procedures and use all the required PPE as per procedure to minimize the risk of product contamination.
To assist in the transfer of raw materials and consumables into the cleanrooms as defined in SOP’s
To adhere to the strict hygiene procedures and use all the required PPE as per procedure to minimize the risk of product contamination.
To use all tooling and aids provided to maximize efficiency and to ensure consistency in quality level
Maintain the rotation of raw material stocks in accordance with laid down procedures, replenishing the clean room stock as necessary, following the material transfer procedures at all times.
To count out work for transfer from the cleanroom and ensure batch records are correct.
Maintain quality records of all production to ensure product and process traceability.
To work closely with the Tubing Production Planner to ensure manufactured output matches the customer requirements for on time delivery
To prioritise workload to ensure that products are available to meet customer Delivery Dates.
Additional tasks associated with Tubing Extrusion Production and process improvement may be expected.
Carry out other duties associated with cleanroom production, including but not limited to Extrusion.
You’ll provide support for various production activities including the end of line processes.
You will embrace Continuous Improvement initiatives throughout the tubing value stream, working closely with Team Leaders to development and implement new ideas.
You will assist with the process validation of new equipment.
You will support and drive 5S activities across the Tubing value stream, ensuring the workspace is efficient and safe.
You will support process improvement investigations including Root Cause analysis and Corrective Actions.
Who you’ll be working with
You will be working within a team of extrusion operators and a team leader to produce silicone tubing. Operators receive high-level training to handle tasks within the cleanroom, from wearing protective gear to operating cleanroom equipment.
Skills/Experience:
Resilient and the ability to work in a high-pressure work environment.
Working within a culture of continuous improvement for both production processes and Health & Safety.
Previous experience of working in a Cleanroom preferrable but not essential
Knowledge of cGMP
Teamwork – to work effectively within a team
A willingness to work in a fast-paced environment based withing a class 7 clean room.
Medical device manufacturing background would be an advantage.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principals.
Experience of 5S processes.
A keen eye for detail and a willingness to utilise all available resources to drive process improvement.
At Watson-Marlow, we believe in taking care of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package, including:
- A competitive salary
- Flexible working arrangements
- A generous holiday allowance
- Three days’ paid volunteering leave
- Life assurance
- Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan
Everyone is Included at Spirax Group
We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.
We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.
We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include
- Gender-neutral parental leave
- 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
- Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
- Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more
Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion.
We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
Company Overview
At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-use applications.
Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!
Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.