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Here at Impact Recruitment, we are working closely with a Manufacturing company based in Northampton to hire a Tool Setter. They are well established within their industry as a leading manufacturer specialising in rubber and plastics to the automotive industry.
Salary: Up-to 33,400
Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00pm - 6:00am
Location: Northampton
Job Summary:
The Setter will be responsible for tool changes, operating and setting up plastic moulding machinery, ensuring the quality of produced components, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure production runs smoothly in line with the production plan while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Operate autonomously as the night shift setter, ensuring all products meet customer specifications.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and leadership abilities to resolve issues efficiently.
- Support and strengthen the plastics department production team with a hands-on, "can-do" attitude.
- Identify process improvements and suggest opportunities for enhancement to drive efficiency.
- Perform regular tool maintenance and identify tooling and equipment issues, escalating concerns to the process manager as needed.
- Ability to ensure quality control and product consistency through machine set up and ongoing monitoring
- Problem solving and resolution through root cause analysis
About You:
- Forklift capability (Pedestrian Stacker or FLT).
- Experience in setting and operating plastic moulding machinery (typically 60T - 500T).
- Overhead crane training and certification is essential.
- Vocational training in plastics manufacturing or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
- Knowledge of ISO9001 (IATF16949 desirable) and the ability to follow robust procedures.
- Strong understanding of ancillary equipment and its operation.
- Knowledge of hot runner systems, including setup and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with various thermoplastic materials and processing parameters, including PA, PP, HDPE, PC/ABS, and others.
What Is On Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- An exciting and bespoke industry.
- Opportunities for personal and professional development.
- A dynamic and supportive working environment.
Relevant Jobs: Injection Moulding Setter / Moulding Technician / Process Technician / Machine Setter / Tooling Technician / Plastics Technician / Moulding Machine Operator / Production Setter / Injection Moulding Process Engineer
If you are interested in this role then please apply with an up to date CV and we will be in contact. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours please assume your application has been unsuccessful. Impact are working on behalf of a client.
