Injection Moulding Technician

Faversham
3 weeks ago
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Injection Moulding Technician

Location: Faversham, Kent

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We are recruiting for an experienced Injection Moulding Technician to join a busy and well-established manufacturing site based near Faversham. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering weekly pay and long-term stability within a fast-paced production environment.

The Role:

Carrying out all aspects of tool changing within the Injection Moulding department

Setting and controlling processes to achieve required quality standards

Completing hourly QC checks on machines in operation

Working closely with Production Team Leaders, Process Engineer and QC to maintain standards

Reducing downtime and scrap, ensuring machines are restarted efficiently after tool changes

Updating the production monitoring system for tool changes, breakdowns and colour changes

Following setting sheets, SOPs and packing instructions accurately

Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with Health & Safety guidelinesRequirements:

Minimum 3 years' experience as an Injection Moulding Technician

Experience with Engel injection moulding machines

Experience using sprue pickers

Basic robotics knowledge

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Good communication skills and ability to work under pressureBenefits:

Weekly pay

Company pension

Christmas bonus (subject to company performance)

Share scheme (SIP)

Training and development opportunities

Access to a benefits platform offering health and wellbeing support

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