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Overview: Working our client, a market leading injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a senior operator/setter to join their established team.

Benefits:

  • Training and development opportunities

  • Excellent working conditions

  • Opportunity to work for an innovative, growing company.

  • Annual discretionary bonus

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Recognition and Reward scheme

  • Free onsite Parking

    Remit:

  • As senior operator you are to ensure the Injection Moulding machines are set to the optimum conditions to produce quality components meeting company requirements and customer requirements.

  • Candidate must have experience in tool changing injection moulding setting.

    Role:

  • Optimising machine/ robot cycle times

  • To cover the shift leader during annual holidays

  • Execute colour, insert, printer and mould changes according to the production plan

  • Perform quality and material tests (MFI) on a regular basis according to instructions.

  • Implement appropriate corrective action when quality issues are reported by a machine operator.

  • Organise cover for breaks for and in co-operation with the machine operators.

  • Achieve low scrap rates, high productivity rates and minimal change over wastage.

  • Ensure detailed and correct documentation and recording is carried out.

  • Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained on the shop floor.

  • Ensure correct data records are input in the production sheets and highlight/report any discrepancies to the Shift Leader.

  • Ensure the correct loading/unloading of recycling material and new material into the correct silo.

  • Adhere to all Health & Safety rules and guidelines as notified.

    Experience Requirements:

  • The candidate must have plastic Injection Moulding experience

  • Experience in Tool changing and Process Setting experience

  • Experience with overhead crane operation

  • Must have a problem-solving mindset

  • Excellent communication skills

  • A conscientious attitude to work.

    Key Words: “Senior Operator”, “Injection Moulding Setter”, “Injection Moulding Technician”, “Operator”, “Injection Moulding”, “Mould Technician”, “Plastics”

    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.

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