Plastic Processing Technician

Plastic Processing Technician required, based in Warrington. Requiring proven industrial experience of processing plastics, including injection moulding and/or extrusion.
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Title:
Plastic Processing Technician
Location:
Warrington
Salary:
£30,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience)
Term:
Permanent
SRG are working with a global chemical manufacturer who are leaders in several speciality and high-performance chemical markets. Due to expansion, they are now hiring a Plastic Processing Technician to join the Innovation & Technical Team. This role will involve preparing and characterising samples from raw materials using injection moulding and/or extrusion, as well as carrying out performance testing of plastics and bioplastics including mechanical, rheological and thermal properties and would suit candidates which have similar experience.
Benefits:
A forward-thinking business with lots of recent investment into their laboratory facilities. 27 days holiday, increasing with length of service, plus 8 bank holidays. 37.5 working hours, 8.30am to 4.30pm (flexible), Monday to Friday. Excellent pension scheme, private health care, annual bonus, Cycle to Work scheme.
Role / Description
Prepare and characterise test samples from raw materials via injection moulding or extrusion. This will encompass both routine work and establishing method development studies.
Optimise the extrusion and injection moulding process for a variety of plastics and bioplastics.
Carry out performance testing of bioplastics including mechanical, rheological and thermal properties.
Requirements
A degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry (or similar) or proven industrial experience within extrusion or injection moulding
Knowledge of polymeric materials including rubbers, polyurethanes, and plastics
For more information please call Chris on 0161 526 1898.
Keywords:
chemistry, chemist, analyst, analytical, analyse, analysis, testing, laboratory, chemicals, polymer, graduate, materials science, materials testing, tensile, strength, rheometry, rubber, polyurethane, plastic, impact testing, abrasion testing, injection moulding, extrusion, bioplastic, thermal properties, mechanical, rheological