Injection Moulding Technician

Overview: Working alongside our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a skilled Injection Moulding Technician to join their team due to company growth & capex expansion.

Benefits:

• Westfield healthcare scheme
• Life assurance
• Laundered uniform
• Refreshments & fruit provided
• Training & development opportunities available with an active training budget
• Employer matched pension scheme
• Opportunity to work in a modern, clean and fully automated environment

Remit:

• Candidates MUST HAVE several years experience in setting, conditioning, maintenance and process optimization of injection moulding machines.
• This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Injection Moulding Technician to secure a stable position with a forward-thinking company who are going through a substantial period of growth

Role:

• As Injection Moulding Setter you will perform tool changes to conform with safe working practices and procedures.
• Assist the shift with operating the injection moulding machines, ancillary equipment and automated assembly machines.
• Perform quality control tasks according to cycle of control to ensure products conform to customer specifications taking full responsibility for accurate and timely checks.
• Perform competent and comprehensive preventative and technical maintenance of production lines including cleaning and lubrication of equipment and systems.
• Breakdown repairs and reactive maintenance of automated assembly lines as well as packaging and palletisation equipment
• Installation of new equipment/machinery and modification of existing equipment
• Operation and maintenance of material conveyance system (Motan) & chiller systems
• Undertaking troubleshooting and problem solving to tightly controlled and monitored standards with the ability to accurately document changes whilst adhering to quality standards.
• Continuous improvement (Kaizen System) Design, Develop and implementation of ideas .
• Be an ambassador for safe working practices and the businesss clean as you go policy.
• Support intermittent stock takes as required by the business.

Experience Requirements:

• An industry recognised injection moulding qualification
• Mechanical and electrical experience advantageous
• Basic machine maintenance experience
• Ability to read technical drawings and manuals.
• Ability to fault find to component level.
• Strong awareness of Health and Safety requirements
• Awareness of quality and hygiene standards and their relevance in manufacturing
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Analytical with good computer skills
• Willingness to develop personal skills and abilities in line with the companys route to progression.
• Flexibility to provide additional cover for holidays, absence, training etc
• Be able to handle boxes of components and pallets up to 10kg in weight and in line with HSE guidelines on manual handling.

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Sierra 57 Consult

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