Injection Moulding Setter / Technician

Our client is a large plastic extrusion & injection moulding manufacturer with large blue chip clients and they are in the process of expanding their production. This opportunity is for a skilled setter / technician to join the company as they set up their new injection moulding department which will include new machines and robots.

They are promoting a 4 day working week and there is further potential for progression in the future and the possibility of the department growing through continued success.

Job Responsibilities

• Change over of Tools and trailing any new jobs.
  
  
• Optimising efficiency of the other jobs and resolving any issues relating to production in a timely manner.
  
  
• Montor the quality of the moulds to ensure they comply with regular quality checks and minimise the amount of moulds sent to scrap.
  
  
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and ensure that 5S is followed throughout the manufacturing.
  
  
• Liaising with production Planners in regards to any problems that occur and assisting where possible with any amendments / repairs.
  
  
• Ensuring the smooth hand over at the end of every shift.
  
  Job Requirements
  
  
• Past experience within a similar role.
  
  
• Good knowledge of injection moulding and some extrusion.
  
  
• Ideally would drive and have their own transport.
  
  
• Excellent communicator and enthusiastic attitude.
  
  Hours:
  
  This shift pattern will rotate on a weekly basis.
  
  Week 1: 6am – 6pm Monday – Thursday
  
  Week 2: 6pm – 6am Monday – Thursday
  
  This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company who are investing within their existing team and would look to promote from within where possible.
  
  For more information on this role please contact our Huddersfield office