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Injection Moulding Technician

Meridian Business Support Limited
Posted 8 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Hereford, Herefordshire HR2, England

Salary

£26,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking an Injection Moulding Technician for a permanent, full-time position at a plastics manufacturer in Hereford.
  • The role involves a 3 shift rotation with a starting 2 shift rotation, totaling 37.5 hours per week, and offers a salary of £26,344.50 to £26,929.50 per annum depending on the shift pattern.
  • Candidates must have at least 6 months of experience in setting injection moulding machines and a good understanding of the injection moulding process.
  • Desirable qualifications include PTIC or BPTA certifications, although experience will also be considered.
  • The position offers benefits such as 30 days annual leave, an EAP programme, pension, onsite parking, and no weekend work.
We are recruiting for an Injection Moulding Technician to join a leading plastics manufacturer based in Hereford on a permanent, full time basis. You will be working a 3 shift rotation of AM, PM and Nights, however to start it will be a 2 shift rotation working AM and PM a total of 37.5 hour per week and Monday to Friday!

2 Shift Rotation: 6am-2pm/ 2pm-10pm - £26,344.50 per annum
3 Shift Rotation: 6am-2pm/ 10pm-6am/ 2pm-10pm - £26,929.50 per annum

As Injection Moulding Technician you will report into the Production Coordinator and ensure that the injection moulding machines are set up and are running correctly. You will have the following responsibilities:

  • Assisting the Injection Moulding Team with the development of new tooling and moulding programs.
  • Safe and efficient tool changes (last off through to first off) of existing tools using pre-set programs.
  • Ensure that all ancillary machinery is set up correctly.
  • Material handling, including material and colour changes, mixing, drying and granulating.
  • Ensure and confirm that first offs meet relevant quality standards.
  • Utilisation of staff to assist with tool changes, material changes, and general operation of the department.
  • Actively participate in process improvement activities.
  • Must be able to start-up and shut-down the entire department including moulding machines and all ancillary equipment.
  • Accurate recording and reporting of shift production metrics
  • Troubleshooting and fault correction through machine settings.

We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience:

  • At least 6 months experience of setting injection moulding machines
  • PTIC (Polymer Training & Innovation Centre) or BPTA (British Polymer Training Association) or a Manufacturing qualification is desirable although qualified by experience will be considered too
  • Good understanding of the injection moulding process.
  • Experience using Engel injection moulding machines and robots ideally, although training will be provided on these specific machines
  • Recognise process faults & component defects and understand what is required to rectify them.

Benefits Include:

  • 30 Days Annual Leave (including bank holidays)
  • EAP Programme
  • Pension
  • Onsite Free Parking
  • Death in Service Benefit
  • Training & Development Opportunities
  • No Weekends

Please apply today or call us to discuss thisInjection Moulding Technicianrole in more detail!

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