Senior Operator/Setter

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7 months ago
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Overview: Working our client, a market leading injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a senior operator/setter to join their established team.

Benefits:

* Training and development opportunities

* Excellent working conditions

* Opportunity to work for an innovative, growing company.

* Annual discretionary bonus

* Cycle to work scheme

* Recognition and Reward scheme

* Free onsite Parking

Remit:

* As senior operator you are to ensure the Injection Moulding machines are set to the optimum conditions to produce quality components meeting company requirements and customer requirements.

* Candidate must have experience in tool changing injection moulding setting.

Role:

* Optimising machine/ robot cycle times

* To cover the shift leader during annual holidays

* Execute colour, insert, printer and mould changes according to the production plan

* Perform quality and material tests (MFI) on a regular basis according to instructions.

* Implement appropriate corrective action when quality issues are reported by a machine operator.

* Organise cover for breaks for and in co-operation with the machine operators.

* Achieve low scrap rates, high productivity rates and minimal change over wastage.

* Ensure detailed and correct documentation and recording is carried out.

* Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained on the shop floor.

* Ensure correct data records are input in the production sheets and highlight/report any discrepancies to the Shift Leader.

* Ensure the correct loading/unloading of recycling material and new material into the correct silo.

* Adhere to all Health & Safety rules and guidelines as notified.

Experience Requirements:

* The candidate must have plastic Injection Moulding experience

* Experience in Tool changing and Process Setting experience

* Experience with overhead crane operation

* Must have a problem-solving mindset

* Excellent communication skills

* A conscientious attitude to work.

Key Words: “Senior Operator”, “Injection Moulding Setter”, “Injection Moulding Technician”, “Operator”, “Injection Moulding”, “Mould Technician”, “Plastics”

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