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2 months ago
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Job Title: Skilled Machine Operator
Location: Telford
Hours: 12-hour Shifts on a Panama shift//Rotating Days and Nights
Pay: £34,242.12 per annum

Job Description:
We are seeking a Skilled Machine Operator to join our client and operate manufacturing equipment. Your role will ensure production runs efficiently while meeting strict quality and safety standards and to ensure the Injection Moulding machines are set to the optimum conditions to produce quality components meeting requirements and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Optimising machine / robot cycle times.

  • Shift leader cover during annual holidays.

  • To execute colour, insert, printer and mould changes according to the production plan.

  • To perform quality and material tests (MFI) on a regular basis according to instructions.

  • To implement appropriate corrective action when quality issues are reported by a Machine Operator.

  • To organise cover for breaks for and in co-operation with the Machine Operators.

  • To achieve low scrap rates, high productivity rates and minimal change over wastage.

  • To ensure detailed and correct documentation and recording is carried out.

  • To ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained on the shop floor.

  • To ensure correct data records are input in the production sheets and highlight/report any discrepancies to the Shift Leader.

  • To ensure the correct loading of recycling material and new material into the correct silo.

  • To adhere to all Health & Safety rules and guidelines as notified.

    Requirements:

  • Plastic Injection Moulding experience.

  • Tool Changing and Process Setting experience.

  • Overhead crane operation.

  • A problem-solving mindset.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • A conscientious attitude to work.

    What We Offer:

  • Training and development opportunities.

  • Excellent working conditions.

  • Contributory pension scheme.

  • Opportunity to work for an innovative, growing company.

  • Cycle to work scheme.

  • Recognition and Reward scheme.

    Interested?

    For more information, please contact our Industrial team on (phone number removed)

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