Job 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.
Company overview
- 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 responsibilities
- 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 troubleshooting 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
Benefits/package
- Permanent days role, 4-day working week
- Profit-related bonus scheme
- Private healthcare plan
- Flu vaccination
- Holiday buy-back scheme
Qualifications/experience required
- Experienced Technical Setter with good knowledge of engineering polymers
- Thorough knowledge of the 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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