Mould Process Technician

Job Overview: Working closely with our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a Mould Process Technician to join their team at an exciting time for the business.

Benefits:

* Salary raising after passed probation

* Long Service Awards

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays + extra day for every 2 years’ service

* Healthcare

* Life Assurance 3x Annual Salary

* Employee Assistance Scheme

* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

* Cycle to work scheme

* Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities

* Annual Merit Review

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 and experience with a range of materials.

Role:

* In the role of Process Technician, you will provide a comprehensive support to the manufacturing team to ensure that all relevant processes are maintained to achieve output and business demands

* Ensure Mould Setters and Production Operators are trained and developed to attain consistent skills standards and approach to quality, machinery and health and safety

* Rectifies processing problems using fault finding skills and documents accordingly to ensure processes followed

* Introduces new products into plant in a structured, timely and efficient manner

* Monitors equipment, troubleshoots and takes preventative action to ensure machinery is kept in safe working order

* Liaises with other department to ensure customer needs are understood and acted upon

* Carries out continuous improvement on cycle times and machine layouts

* Ensures optimisation of equipment and processes in conjunction with Continuous Improvement Manager

* Deputises for Team Leader and/or Mould Setter roles on own shift and other shifts if necessary

* Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained

* Ensure adherence to health and safety guidelines including appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Experience:

* Fully conversant with injection moulding processes

* Strong fault-finding skills in both tools and product

* Knowledge of ABB 6 axis and 3 axis robots an advantage

* Good knowledge of health and safety, including COSHH

* Strong problem-solving skills

* Proactive approach to continuous improvement

* Flexible approach to working hours

* Strong communication skills across all areas

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

Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful.

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Sierra 57 Consult –

Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering

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