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Moulding Machine Setter

Optima UK Inc Ltd
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE8 4HQ

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Moulding Machine Setter position is located in Leicestershire and offers a shift from 3pm to 11pm Monday to Thursday and 1:30pm to 08:00pm on Friday.
  • The role is permanent with a negotiable salary, company pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, free parking, and performance-based bonuses.
  • Candidates must have experience setting mould machines between 35 to 200 tons, preferably with Arburg, and familiarity with multi cavity and hot runner systems.
  • The ideal applicant should demonstrate a focus on quality and speed, possess knowledge of engineering polymers, and have experience with Lean or 5S methodologies.
  • Self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude are essential for this role.

Job Role: Moulding Machine SetterLocation: LeicestershireShift: 3pm to 11pm Monday to Thursday / 1:30pm to 08:00pm on FridayPay: Negotiable

Benefits: Permanent position, company pension, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, free parking, company events, company performance based bonus.

Our Client:

An established plastic injection moulder who designs and manufacture a range of products for Automotive, Medical, Electrical, Audio and more are looking for an experienced Moulding Machine Setter to join their team.

Responsibilities:

  • Fit and set both insert and full tools to our range of moulding machines
  • Ensure zero moulding defects or rework
  • Ensure cycle rates are achieved or exceeded
  • Carry out cleaning of the machines to ensure 100% uptime
  • Complete first off inspection of parts
  • Basic maintenance and cleaning of tools before, after or during production runs
  • Keep a tidy and safe working environment
  • Operate up to 5 machines when required when machine setting is not required

Experience:

  • Must have experience of setting mould machines between 35 to 200 tons (ideally Arburg)
  • Experience in multi cavity, hot runner and hot tip systems
  • Knowledge of engineering polymers and the optimisation and processing of these materials
  • A constant focus on quality and speed
  • Experience of Lean and/ or 5S is an advantage
  • Must be self-motivated, adaptable and organised and be able to use your own initiative.
  • A positive can-do attitude is encouraged and embraced

Apply: To apply for this role, please submit an up to date CV and one of our Consultants will be in touch.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.