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Injection Moulding Setter

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Injection Moulding Setter / Technician

Injection Moulding Setter/Operator

Injection Moulding Technician

Job Overview: Working alongside our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for an Injection Moulding Setter to join their established team.
Remit:

  • This position will suit a skilled Injection Moulding Setter with experience within setting, conditioning and process optimisation of injection moulding machines
  • Candidates MUST HAVE demonstrable experience within injection moulding manufacturing
  • This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Injection Moulding Setter / Technician or Trainee Setter to join a forward-thinking company in a secure job role with opportunities for further training & development
    Company Benefits:
  • 25 days holiday+ bank holidays
  • Company bonus
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Overtime available at enhanced rates
  • Opportunities for Training & development
  • Relocation assistance
    Role:
  • In the role as Injection Moulding Setter you will be required to oversee the completion of all tool changes and start up procedures in line with tool change procedural documentation, setting machine parameters to the setting sheet, with sign off including the promotion of housekeeping standards. Submitting a first off as per the first off procedure, and related documentation, ensuring a ‘right first time’ attitude; including restarts.
  • You will be working to the production priorities as set by the Production Supervisors to deliver the plan; prioritising workload as necessary and reporting back to the Production Supervisors and Technical Managers the output from each shift.
  • To prepare raw materials, mould mount applicable tools and set up processing equipment as efficiently as possible in order to deliver maximum overall equipment efficiency.
  • Undertaking tool changes, and second operation set ups and clean down as required throughout the shift, in line with costed timeframes.
  • To set and keep running production from moulding machines, robotics and ancillaries throughout shift, ensuring the remain within quality monitoring parameters.
  • Submit successful first offs first time, ensuring excellent housekeeping and by using visual checks to the golden sample, handheld measuring tools and shot weight before submission.
  • Problem solving quality and cycle time issues throughout the run.
  • Carrying out planned and reactive low level maintenance work in a safe and timely manner.
    Experience Requirements:
  • Industry recognised injection moulding qualifications
  • Previous experience in an injection moulding environment.
  • Ability to read technical drawings and use measuring tools.
  • Strong numeracy skills.
  • Clear communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to thrive in a pressurised environment and meet deadlines.
  • Can-do attitude with the flexibility to adapt to changes
    Key Words: “Mould Technician”, “Injection Moulding Technician”, “Mould Process Technician”, “Injection Moulding Setter”, “Injection Moulding”, “Plastics”, “Mould Setter”
    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

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