Injection Moulding Setter

Overview: Working alongside our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer of automotive components we are looking for an Injection Moulding Setter to join their team on a permanent days role.

Benefits:

• Permanent days role, 4 day working week
• Profit related bonus scheme
• Private healthcare plan
• Flu vaccination
• Holiday buy back scheme

 

Remit:

• As an Injection Moulding Setter you will be responsible for setting up injection moulding machines, including installing moulds and configuring machine settings for production runs
• This role will suit candidates who can demonstrate experience within injection moulding manufacturing with good mould setting and processing skills looking to work on a permanent day shift

 

Role:

• Setting machines and confirming accurate 1st off and inspecting last off
• To report tooling failings
• Accurately complete relevant paperwork including process change records for traceability
• The safe mounting and dismounting of injection mould tools
• The correct disposition of all waste from the moulding process
• Maximise machine utilisation & overall equipment effectiveness
• Responsible for trouble-shooting and responding to red-lights
• Support the safe and effective operation of mould shop equipment and the production of moulded components to the required standard
• Offering flexibility to cover operator duties when requested
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Full compliance with all company Standard Operations Procedures (SOP’s)
• Ensure housekeeping is completed to a high standard and all tools, products, materials and waste are in their allocated position
• Adhere to all Health & Safety policies, procedures and training and report any H&S issues to Shift Manager

 

Experience & Requirements:

• Experienced Technical Setter with good knowledge of engineering polymers
• Thorough knowledge of injection moulding process and moulding ancillaries
• Recognised plastics industry qualification equivalent to IMT level 2
• Experience of working with Krauss Maffei, Arburg, Engel, Haitian, Zhafir, Negri Bossi – Desirable
• Experience of continuous improvements, 5S, Six Sigma and lean working – Desirable
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
• The ability to work well and calmly under pressure
• A team player with the ability to work productively and easily with others
• The ability to build effective team relationships
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Prepared to work flexibly depending on the needs of the business

 

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