Injection Moulding Technician

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Tinsley, S9 1UA, United Kingdom
2 months ago
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Are you an experienced Injection Moulding Technician?

 

If you have answered YES then please read on and APPLY NOW!

 

H&H Recruitment Solutions are working on behalf of our client in the S9 area of Sheffield for an Injection Moulding Technician on a Full Time Permanent basis.

 

Duties

Tool changes on large moulding machines.

Safely perform tool changes on various moulding machines.

Operation of Injection Moulding machines.

Breakdown repairs and reactive maintenance.

Perform quality control tasks according to cycle of control to ensure products conform to customer specifications taking full responsibility for accurate and timely checks.

Maintenance of machinery - ensuring thorough cleaning and lubricants applied.

Operation of material conveyance system.

Operation of chiller systems.

Support the installation of new equipment/ machinery and provide ongoing maintenance to existing equipment as and when require.

Continuous improvement (Kaizen System) - Design, Develop and implementation of ideas.

Being an ambassador for safe working practices and the business's clean as you go policy.

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.

Ability to work unsupervised in a responsible and safe manner in the company's best interests. Key Skills and Experience:

Proven experience in an injection moulding role

Experience with Engel injection moulding machines preferred.

Familiarity with Viper 3-axis robots and Kuka 6 Axis robots.

Experience with machinery sizes ranging from 100t-1700t.

Mechanical and electrical experience advantageous.

Ability to read diagrams, technical drawings and manuals.

Strong awareness of Health and Safety requirements

Awareness of quality standards and their relevance in manufacturing

Experience of "5 why's"

Excellent communicator in verbal, written and face to face forms.

Excellent time management.

Good at managing interpersonal relationships.

Able to work under pressure.

A keen eye for detail and the ability to understand and challenge data. This is a full time permanent position

4 on 4 - rotations of Days 06:00 to 18:00 and Nights 18:00 to 06:00

Starting Salary between £35,000 and £40,000 dependent on relevant experience

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