Injection Moulding Setter

Overview: Working alongside our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a skilled Injection Moulding Setter to join their team as part of their internal promotion succession planning.

Benefits:

• Monday-Friday Days role
• Production bonus (worth c.£4K per annum paid monthly)
• 25 days holiday + bank hols
• Employer matched pension scheme
• Death in service scheme
• Perkbox employee discounts platform
• WeCare wellbeing programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Extensive training & development opportunities Career / Personal Development Plan

Remit:

• This role will suit a skilled Injection Moulding Setter or Technician who is looking to secure a days role with a forward-thinking company on an upward trajectory
• Fantastic opportunity to join an upwardly mobile business who have a promote from within culture and place their staff at the forefront of their business
• Candidates MUST HAVE demonstrable experience in setting, conditioning and optimizing injection moulding machines

Role:

• In the role of Injection Moulding Setter you will be responsible for performing tool changes and setting of injection moulding machinery
• As Injection Moulding Setter you will ensure that all tooing and machinery is regularly inspected in line with maintenance requirements
• Monitor performance of all tooling and machinery, carrying out continuous improvements to deliver gains and efficiency
• Carry out new tooling and material trialling
• Identify potential and actual production issues and report all electrical and mechanical breakdowns to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager
• Keep all production equipment operational to ensure efficient output to expected standards
• Ensure all machinery set and ready for operation as per the Production Cell Managers plan
• Play an active part in maintenance schedules and component replacement requirements
• Responsible for carrying out pre-start checks on all machines prior to production commencement
• Training & guidance of production staff in the correct use of machinery and equipment
• Take accountability for first part acceptance in line with Quality and Regulatory requirements

Experience Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience of machine setting and operation within an injection moulding manufacturing environment
• Industry recognised injection moulding qualifications
• Experience working within high volume manufacturing
• Working knowledge of robotics and automation systems an advantage
• Computer literacy
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Committed to learning and self development