Injection Moulding Setter

Job Overview: Our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, has retained our services to search for an Injection Moulding Setter to join their team.

Remit:

• Candidates MUST HAVE several years’ experience in setting, conditioning, maintenance and process optimization of injection moulding machines.
  
  
• The role of Injection Moulding Setter is to undertake safe, accurate and efficient setting of the machines and tools to achieve the company’s safety, quality and production targets.
  
  
• This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled injection moulding setter to secure a stable position with a forward-thinking company.
  
  Benefits:
  
  
• Extensive training and development opportunities including the opportunity to receive accredited CPD IOM3 standard training, develop skills and gain high-level UK Polymer certification
  
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
  
• Free on-site parking
  
  
• Opportunity to attend company events
  
  Role:
  
  
• Start up and shut down injection mould machines, as per procedures following all instructions on setting sheets including water connection diagrams.
  
  
• Operate injection moulding machines, robots & ancillary equipment
  
  
• Perform tool changes to conform with safe working practices and procedures.
  
  
• Complete last off checks, record and store moulding appropriately
  
  
• Raise first off paperwork and give to Quality Engineer
  
  
• Record start up scrap on scrap sheet.
  
  
• Trial new tools to the correct procedure
  
  
• Discuss any tooling issues with Shift Manager
  
  
• Good Housekeeping (5S)
  
  
• Optimise machine Cycle times. Ensure parts are running to cycle, and report to the shift manager if the cycle time is not running to costed cycle.
  
  
• Participate in and actively promote the company’s continuous improvement program).
  
  Experience:
  
  
• Previous experience within an injection moulding manufacturing environment is essential.
  
  
• Recognised industry qualification would be an advantage
  
  
• Be experienced in trouble shooting and problem solving & tool trials
  
  
• Have knowledge of process optimisation, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
  
  Key Words: “Injection Moulding”, “Setter”, “Moulding Technician”, “Injection Moulding Setter”, “Process Technician”, “Process Development Technician”, “Setter Supervisor”, “Senior Setter”, “Plastic”
  
  FOOTER
  
  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.
  
  For all UK job positions work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK
  
  Sierra 57 Consult –
  
  Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering
  
  “Sierra 57 Consult Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In compliance with the new regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Sierra 57 Consult will require proof of identification. A current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Email copies are acceptable”.
  
  Sierra 57 Consult has been designed to project manage the mechanics of all aspects concerning the recruitment processes, implementing a simple and succinct method for targeting and introducing bona fide and skilled candidates to reputable clients and potential employers.
  
  If this advertised position does not interest you, please consider our other opportunities by sending your updated CV outlining your achievements and your personal requisites, i.e. salary, location, job roles. Please just Google “Sierra 57” & register with us