Polymer Apprentice Navan - Insulation Your future job Unilin Insulation is seeking an enthusiastic Polymer Apprentice who will gain hands-on experience in quality control, processing and advanced production techniques.
This role is based in Navan, Co Meath and is a unique chance to build a rewarding career in a dynamic and innovative industry while contributing to energy-efficient and cutting-edge insulation solutions.
This is a 3 Year Level 7 Bachelor of Science in Polymer Technology Apprenticeship Programme.
Academic block Trelease is 15 weeks per year, with the first academic block commencing in January 2026.
When not on academic release and pre-enrolment, you will carry out the functions of a Process Technician.
#insulationUK.Key Attributes:• Excellent communication skills.• Good computer knowledge.• Excellent Attention to detail.• Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving.• A team player with strong enthusiasm.Key Tasks and Duties:• Work within the ethos and standards of the company.• Work to achieve levels of performance and product quality in line with KPI's.
• Work with Operators to ensure Shopfloor Functions are carried out correctly – Staging Coils and IBC's, Spray and stoppage Registration Etc.• You are responsible for the Laydown team along with the Technical Processing Engineer to ensure product is made to a high standard.
Key to this is running to the formulation set up sheets, ensuring key parameters such as pressure, temperatures, gel time and laminator thickness are been met.• You are responsible for carrying out chemical and facer trials on the production line and seeing them through to full scale production.• You must ensure that all trials are monitored and the effect on the finished board – physical test results, fit for use, adhesion etc.• Ensuring that pump calibrations are carried out to schedule.• Ensuring laminator, Laydown, butler, pump room & bulk tank room TPM's are adhered to.• Reporting any maintenance job requirements on the SAP system.• You are responsible for ensuring that the mould release and the dispensing system concentration and flow rates are carried out to schedule.
• Using Data Validation Tool to monitor the process and trouble shoot.• Liaise with shift leaders & shift coordinators ensuring that all areas are kept tidy.
• Assist and cover the lab to carry out day to day sampling, testing & re-testing of production samples as per set sampling rates and update results on LIMS system.• Assists in quality control of EPS and cavity therm lines.• Responsible for carrying out process improvement projects and reporting in a timely and tidy manner.• Responsible for assisting in continuous improvement projects.
• Assist and cover the lab to ensure that all raw material Goods Inwards are completed correctly and where required assist and advise with offloading tankers and IBC's, stacking coils etc.• Responsibilities include ensuring there is sufficient IBC stock connected up to machine, and enough in bulk tanks for line production.• You must monitor chemical Goods Inwards, and ensure that all products meet the required specification.• All duties must be carried out in accordance with the relevant work instruction or if one is not available to the highest standard possible.• Undertake any other tasks appropriate to the position, as requested by management.
What can you expect?
Unilin is a fast-growing, profitable and bustling group that is active internationally.
Innovation is our driving force.
Investing in people, technology and sustainable entrepreneurship is characteristic of our culture.
Unilin thrives thanks to a team of colleagues that pride themselves on professionalism and entrepreneurship.
In exchange for your expertise, creativity and dynamism, Unilin offers an attractive salary supplemented with fringe benefits, career opportunities, challenges abroad and a wide range of training options.
Who are we?
Unilin Group is an international reference in interior design and construction industry solutions with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.
With our floors, panels, insulation materials and technologies we are present in the homes and workplaces of millions of people and in public spaces across the globe.
Our brands Quick-Step, Pergo and Moduleo probably ring a bell.
Every day, some 8,300 employees around the world dig deep to push boundaries and innovate.
Want to learn more about us?
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