Senior Process Technician Materials & Machinery

About Afterwind

Afterwind is committed to preserving natural resources for future generations by recycling wind turbine blades and other composites into sustainable materials with full traceability. We serve wind energy asset owners and industrial manufacturers in the Nordics and plan to expand across Europe starting in 2026.

Role Description

This is a full‑time, on‑site role based in Vaggeryd kommun.

As our Senior Process Technician – Materials & Machinery, you will manage the entire operational flow at the facility, including receiving customer materials, organising warehousing, operating processing machinery, and ensuring safe, optimised recycling processes.

You will combine hands‑on technical work with quality control, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and clear communication with HQ and external stakeholders. This role suits a trustworthy, independent technician who takes pride in doing things correctly and consistently.

Key Responsibilities

Receive Material & Warehousing:

• Receive, unload, and register incoming customer materials (including large composite components such as wind turbine blades).
• Perform weight checks, documentation, labeling, and traceability logging.
• Safely coordinate storage, stacking, and internal material movements.
• Organise and maintain an efficient warehouse layout to support smooth processing flows.
• Prepare processed materials for outbound shipments, including loading coordination.

Process & Machinery Operations:

• Operate cutting, shredding, sorting, and processing equipment.
• Monitor and optimise recycling processes for safety, throughput, and quality.
• Perform preventive maintenance routines to ensure equipment uptime.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and process-related issues proactively.

Quality & Safety:

• Conduct quality control checks on processed materials.
• Maintain full documentation and traceability across all material flows.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, environmental guidelines, and operational standards.
• Keep the site clean, safe, and well‑organised.

Collaboration, Communication & Training:

• Provide training, guidance, and technical support to team members as needed.
• Report production status, equipment performance, and site needs to your colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with logistics providers, contractors, and customers.
• Propose improvements to enhance process efficiency and site performance.

Who You Are

You are a dependable, technically skilled professional who enjoys hands‑on work, problem-solving, and taking responsibility. You value safety, structure, and high standards.

Required Qualifications

• Fluent Swedish & English (spoken and written)
• 5+ years of experience in process operations, machine operation, industrial production, or recycling
• Technical or vocational education (mechanical, process, industrial operations, etc.)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with preventive maintenance routines
• Valid B driver’s license
• Valid forklift certification (Sweden or EU equivalent)
• First‑aid certification
• Ability to work safely with heavy materials indoors and outdoors

Preferred Qualifications

• Crane operator certification
• C or CE driving license
• Experience with composite materials (laminates, wind blades)
• Experience with shredders, cutters, or heavy industrial machinery
• Background in recycling, circular materials, or manufacturing
• Experience in quality control or process engineering

What We Offer

• A role with autonomy and mutual trust
• The opportunity to help shape and expand a new facility
• Work that directly contributes to sustainability and circularity
• Transparent and supportive leadership
• Competitive salary and growth opportunities

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short motivation (in English or Swedish) to gocircular@afterwind.eu.

Applications are reviewed continuously.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you,

Team Afterwind