Injection Moulding Technician

Wythenshawe

1 week ago

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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

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