Job ref: SC25-5786

Injection Moulding Technician

Job Overview: Working closely with our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for an Injection Moulding Technician to join their team to support continued business growth.

 

Benefits:

  • 15% non-contributory pension
  • Life assurance
  • Private medical cover
  • Permanent health insurance
  • Share purchase scheme after the successful completion of candidates’ probationary period

 

Remit:   

  • This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled injection moulding professional to join a forward-thinking company who place the wellbeing and development of their staff at the forefront of the business
  • This position will suit an experienced Injection moulding Setter or Technician looking to further their career within injection moulding
  • Candidates MUST HAVE several years’ experience within setting, conditioning and process optimisation of injection moulding machines

 

Role:

  • As Injection Moulding Technician you will be responsible for giving written and verbal handovers to the other shifts and the wider team
  • The successful Injection Moulding Technician candiate will provide accurate recording of downtime and scrap through Gemba
  • In the role of Injection Moulding Technician you will carry out tool / material trials as requested
  • Hanging of Tools in machines and connecting all required auxiliaries
  • Efficient starting of production runs
  • Colour / material changes
  • Maintaining optimum production on all machines, by minimising downtime and scrap production
  • Ensuring production targets are met or improved where possible (cycle times)
  • Responding to production/quality issues raised by Audits or team members
  • Maintaining the housekeeping standards of the department
  • Ensuring all paper records are up-to-date and accurate

 

Experience:

  • Fully conversant with injection moulding processes
  • Strong fault-finding skills in both tools and product
  • Good knowledge of health and safety, including COSHH
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication skills across all areas
  • Experience of working on machinery, manufacturing environment, mechanical and electrical engineering.

 

Key Words: “Mould Technician”, “Injection Moulding Setter” “Injection Moulding Technician”, “Plastics”, “Injection Moulding”, “Packaging”

To apply for this job email your details to tom.creasey@sierra57consult.com.

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