Plastics Technologist - Extrusion (M/F)

Responsibilities

• Operate polymer processing equipment, mainly extrusion lines.
• Perform assembly, disassembly, cleaning and configuration changes of extruders.
• Adjust, monitor and optimise production parameters to ensure product quality.
• Handle and process polymers in various forms:
  • plastic granules,
  • melted materials (melt),
  • polymer powders (PTFE and derivatives).
• Identify and resolve process deviations and technical issues related to equipment.
• Carry out necessary process controls, including Melt Flow Rate (MFR) measurements.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Technical Support teams.
• Ensure first-level maintenance and good condition of equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental procedures.
• Document production parameters, tests and technical interventions.

Profile sought

Education

• CFC of Plastics Technologist, AFP complemented by solid experience, or equivalent diploma (Bac Pro Plastics, BTS Europlastic, BTS Plastics and Composites, etc.).

Experience

• Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in plastics processing, ideally in an extrusion environment.
• Practical experience in assembly, disassembly and adjustment of extruders.
• Experience in processing technical polymers appreciated.

Skills and knowledge

• Strong knowledge of plastic processing methods.
• Good command of extrusion technologies and machine parameters.
• Knowledge of polymers in granule, melt and powder forms.
• Ability to diagnose and solve production problems.
• Mastery of process controls, especially MFR.
• Good use of common IT tools (Word, Excel).
• Fluent French.
• Autonomous, rigorous person, field-oriented and problem-solving.