Job overview
Working alongside our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a skilled Injection Moulding Technician to join their team due to company growth & capex expansion.
Company overview
- Candidates MUST HAVE several years’ experience in setting, conditioning, maintenance and process optimization of injection moulding machines
- This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Injection Moulding Technician to secure a stable position with a forward-thinking company who are going through a substantial period of growth
Role responsibilities
- As Injection Moulding Setter you will perform tool changes to conform with safe working practices and procedures
- Assist the shift with operating the injection moulding machines, ancillary equipment and automated assembly machines
- Perform quality control tasks according to cycle of control to ensure products conform to customer specifications taking full responsibility for accurate and timely checks
- Perform competent and comprehensive preventative and technical maintenance of production lines including cleaning and lubrication of equipment and systems
- Breakdown repairs and reactive maintenance of automated assembly lines as well as packaging and palletisation equipment
- Installation of new equipment/machinery and modification of existing equipment
- Operation and maintenance of material conveyance system (Motan) & chiller systems
- Undertaking troubleshooting and problem solving to tightly controlled and monitored standards with the ability to accurately document changes whilst adhering to quality standards
- Continuous improvement (Kaizen System) – Design, Develop and implementation of ideas
- Be an ambassador for safe working practices and the business’s clean as you go policy
- Support intermittent stock takes as required by the business
Benefits/package
- Westfield healthcare scheme
- Life assurance
- Laundered uniform
- Refreshments & fruit provided
- Training & development opportunities available with an active training budget
- Employer matched pension scheme
- Opportunity to work in a modern, clean and fully automated environment
Qualifications/experience required
- An industry recognised injection moulding qualification
- Mechanical and electrical experience advantageous
- Basic machine maintenance experience
- Ability to read technical drawings and manuals
- Ability to fault find to component level
- Strong awareness of Health and Safety requirements
- Awareness of quality and hygiene standards and their relevance in manufacturing
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Analytical with good computer skills
- Willingness to develop personal skills and abilities in line with the company’s route to progression
- Flexibility to provide additional cover for holidays, absence, training etc
- Be able to handle boxes of components and pallets up to 10kg in weight and in line with HSE guidelines on manual handling.
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