Injection Moulding Technician

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Overview: Working alongside our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a skilled Injection Moulding Technician to join their established team in support of continued business growth.

Remit:

  • This position will suit a skilled Injection Moulding Technician who is looking to continue their own personal development and career progression

  • Candidates MUST HAVE demonstrable experience within injection moulding manufacturing with the ability to set, condition and optimise injection moulding machines

  • Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Injection Moulding Technician to join a forward-thinking company during a time of continued business growth

    Role:

  • The successful Injection Moulding Technician will be responsible for all tool changes as and when required to set up machines to run new products within a specific timeframe

  • As Injection Moulding Technician you will be accountable for setting up injection moulding machinery to first off standard, ensuring use of set process.

  • In the role of Injection Moulding Technician, you will monitor injection moulding process to include condition setting, ensuring product quality and reliability.

  • Ensure all mould tooling is maintained to a high standard, liaising with the tooling department when faults are identified to ensure rectification ensuring schedules are adhered to.

  • Ensure the quality department are made aware of any injection moulding issues and all non-conforming plastic products are quarantined.

  • Ensure all H&S regulations and guidelines are adhered to, and any non-conformances report to relevant personnel.

  • Conduct detailed daily handovers between shifts.

    Experience Requirements:

  • Industry recognised injection moulding qualification

  • Experience with Romi machines and Sepro robots an advantage

  • Demonstrable experience within injection moulding manufacturing

  • Good communication and people skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Reliable and flexible, self motivated and enthusiastic

  • Continuous improvement mindset

    Key Words: “Injection Moulding Setter”, ”Mould Setter”, “Injection Moulding Technician”, “Mould Technician”, “Setter”, “Plastics”, “Injection Moulding”, “Mould Process Technician", “Mouldshop Supervisor”

    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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