Process Technician

Akzonobel

The Role

Overview

Operate, maintain, troubleshoot production equipment and drive process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

  • error detection
  • equipment calibration
  • troubleshooting
  • safety systems
  • mes compliance
  • continuous improvement

Tasks

-Spot machine errors or anomalies & address them before they affect production. -Assist in training on the calibration, maintenance & troubleshooting of site equipment. -Collaborate with engineering colleagues for in depth troubleshooting & support with legislative standards. -Develop competency across all process roles to be able to rotate roles within the team -Ensure safe systems of work are in place for both reactive & planned activities -Ensure equipment is running in the proper condition & operated correctly in-line with our Manufacturing Execution System -Perform & record stock, tank & quality checks -Create/maintain documentation & records -Support continuous improvement activities to help improve overall performance

Requirements

  • plc
  • compex
  • level 3
  • 5s
  • functional safety
  • communication

What You Bring

-Excellent communication, planning & interpersonal skills. -Strong understanding of machinery safety, equipment & legislation. -Knowledge key production metrics, 5S and critical quality checks. -Awareness of Functional Safety legislation and Safety Integrated Systems -Comfortable implementing & sustaining continuous improvement manufacturing principles. -Knowledge of interrogation of PLC/Batch control systems. -Level 3 apprenticeship in a relevant qualification. -Experience of working with hazardous chemicals in any manufacturing or process industry. -CompEx certified.

Benefits

-Employee Life Assurance. -product discounts. -Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more! -Income protection. -Great Company pension - AkzoNobel 2x Employee Contribution -Employee Assistance Programme. -25 days holiday excluding bank holidays. -Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores. -Competitive Salary (depending on experience).

The Company

About Akzonobel

-From early paint makers to a global coatings powerhouse, the company has a rich history dating back to 1792. -Projects range from residential walls to yacht hulls, aerospace components, and industrial machinery. -Five core businesses—decorative, automotive & specialty, industrial, marine & yacht, and powder coatings—highlight its diverse reach. -An unusual fact: the company produces expandable microspheres used in adhesives and aerospace composites. -A legacy of bold deals includes the 2008 acquisition of ICI and the establishment of its specialty chemicals arm.

Sector Specialisms

Consumer Goods

Buildings and Infrastructure

Industrial Coatings

Automotive OEM Coatings

Aerospace Coatings

Consumer Electronics Coatings

Vehicle Refinishes

Commercial Vehicle Refinishers

Marine Coatings

Protective Coatings

Yacht Coatings

Pulp and Performance Chemicals

Chemical Markets

Pharmaceutical Markets

Process Technician at Akzonobel in Stowmarket, England, United Kingdom