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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
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