Eurofirms Group is the leading Spanish-owned human resources and staffing firm, ranking as one of the largest players in the Iberian recruitment market. Founded in 1991, the company operates a vast network of over 150 offices across Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Chile, specializing in temporary staffing, executive search, and HR consultancy services. They are widely recognized for their 'People first' corporate philosophy, which prioritizes values and worker well-being in the recruitment process.

For international professionals, Eurofirms serves as a major gateway to the Spanish labor market, particularly in the logistics, manufacturing, and service sectors. While many of their high-volume roles require Spanish proficiency, their extensive geographic coverage across nearly every Spanish province makes them a vital resource for expats seeking to secure their first local contract or transition between industries within Spain.

Founded in 1991 in Cassà de la Selva (Girona) by Miquel Jordà, Eurofirms began as a local family business. Over three decades, it expanded through organic growth to become a multinational HR leader with over 1,000 internal employees.

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Largest Spanish-owned HR company with a massive presence in both major cities and industrial hubs.
Specializes in high-demand sectors like logistics, food production, and hospitality, offering frequent entry-level opportunities.
Provides a streamlined digital platform for workers to manage contracts, payroll, and job applications.
Offers 'temp-to-perm' pathways, allowing international workers to gain initial Spanish work experience that often leads to long-term roles.
Maintains a strong focus on workplace values and transparent recruitment processes.

Compression Machine Process Expert

Eurofirms

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Requirements

- Experience in maintenance. - We are looking for a versatile and proactive person. - Residence near the workplace is valued. - Own vehicle to commute to the workplace. - Proficiency with tools.

- Higher Vocational Training (Grado Superior) in Mechatronics, Mechanical Manufacturing, Automation/Robotics or similar; Technical Engineering is valued.

Correctly spoken and written Spanish and/or Catalan.

Job Description

At Eurofirms, we are looking for a Mechanical Technician for a company in the plastics sector seeking a Compression Machine/Extrusion Machinery Operator in plastic manufacturing to work in Franquesas del Vallès and perform the following tasks:

- Define, document, and maintain the master process parameters for SACMI machines (e.g., plasticization temperatures, cylinder profile, dosing, extruder rpm, cycle times, pressures, cooling and vacuum set-points).
- Lead startups, shutdowns, and format/color changes, minimizing scrap and changeover times; validate first pieces.
- Perform checklists and supervise their compliance.
- Perform controls and review the controls of machine operators, coordinating corrective actions with Quality.
- Analyze and resolve micro-stops and process deviations in CCM, SFM (slitting/folding), vision, and feeding; resume production under controlled conditions.
- Optimize OEE: Ensure compliance with cycle times as well as reduce waste and rejects; propose improvements to tooling, recipes, sequences, and conditions.
- Configure and validate vision systems (e.g., CVS) and rejection criteria; agree on acceptance limits with Quality.
- Support maintenance in preventive/predictive plans that affect the process (lubrication, cooling, pneumatics, sensors).
- Standardize "parameter" sheets and standard operating procedures (SOP) for operation and format/color changes.
- Execute problem analysis and integrate lessons learned into work instructions and control plans.
- Ensure compliance with Good Practices for Safety, Quality, and Food Safety; maintain 5S in the area.
- Among other tasks inherent to the position.

View original advert (Spanish)

Desde Eurofirms buscamos un Técnico mecánico para empresa del sector plástico que busca un/a Operario/a de máquina de compresión maquinaria extrusión en fabricación plástica para trabajar en Franquesas del Vallès y realizar las siguientes tareas:

- Definir, documentar y mantener los parámetros maestros de proceso de las máquinas SACMI (por ejemplo: temperaturas de plastificación, perfil de cilindro, dosificación, rpm del extrusor, tiempos/ciclo, presiones, set‑points de refrigeración y vacío.
- Liderar arranques, paradas y cambios de formato/color, minimizando scrap y tiempos de cambio; validar primeras piezas.
- Realizar Check list y supervisor su cumplimiento.
- Realizar controles y revisar los controles de los operadores de maquina, coordinar acciones correctivas con Calidad.
- Analizar y resolver micro paros y desviaciones de proceso en CCM, SFM (slitting/folding), visión y alimentación; reanudar la producción en condiciones controladas.
- Optimizar OEE: Asegurar el cumplimiento de los tiempos de ciclo así como reducir, mermas y rechazos; proponer mejoras de utillaje, recetas, secuencias y condiciones.
- Configurar y validar sistemas de visión (p. ej., CVS) y criterios de rechazo; acordar con Calidad límites de aceptación.
- Apoyar mantenimiento en planes preventivos/predictivos que afecten al proceso (lubricación, enfriamiento, neumática, sensores).
- Estandarizar hojas de "parametros" y procedimientos (SOP) de operación y cambio de formato/ Color.
- Ejecutar análisis de problemas e integrar lecciones aprendidas en instrucciones de trabajo y plan de control.
- Garantizar el cumplimiento de buenas Prácticas de Seguridad, Calidad y Seguridad Alimentaria; mantener 5S en el área.
- Entre otras tareas propias del puesto de trabajo.