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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Setter/senior operator, for a well-established manufacturing company based on Hortonwood, in Telford.

Pay £33,342

Working hours You will work 12 hour shifts on a Panama shift rota, rotating days and nights every fortnight.

2093 hours will be worked per annum.

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Free parking

  • On-site parking

    Job description for senior operator/ setter

  • To ensure the Injection Moulding machines are set to the optimum conditions to produce quality components meeting requirements and customer requirements.

  • Optimising machine/ robot cycle times

  • Shift leader cover during annual holidays

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

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

  • To implement appropriate corrective action when quality issues are reported by a Machine Operator.

  • To organise cover for breaks for and in co-operation with the Machine Operators.

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

  • To ensure detailed and correct documentation and recording is carried out.

  • To ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained on the shop floor.

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

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

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

    Requirements for senior operator/ setter

  • Plastic Injection Moulding experience

  • Tool Changing and Process Setting experience

  • Overhead crane operation

  • A problem-solving mindset

  • Excellent communication skills

  • A conscientious attitude to work.

    Experience with the following would be an advantage

  • Engel

  • Krauss

  • Kuka

  • Automation

    For more information, please call Alex at Major Recruitment Telford.

    We will carefully consider your application and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 3 working days. If you do not hear from us within this time, your details won’t be retained. If you're not successful on this occasion, please continue to apply to future roles we advertise.

    Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straight forward. We are located in thriving Telford, and we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire, North Wales and Wolverhampton. Major Recruitment specialise in industrial, commercial, driving and technical recruitment.

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