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Job Overview: Our client, a manufacturer of injection moulding components has retained our services to search for an Injection Moulding Setter.

Overview:

• As an Injection Moulding Setter, you must have several years’ experience with setting, conditioning, and maintenance & process optimisation of Injection Moulding machines working with a wide range of materials
• The Injection Moulding Setter will be responsible for accurately setting and processing tooling in accordance with the production schedule
• You will be required to ensure that all jobs are completed on time and to the correct quality standards whilst meeting customer requirements
• For a proven Injection Moulding Setter, this is an excellent opportunity to work secure a stable position within a forward-thinking company

General Description:

• Responsible for Setting and Operating of Moulding Machines within your section and assisting in completing orders on time and at the correct quality and cost 

Duties:

• The safe mounting and dismounting of injection mould tools
• The correct disposition of all waste from the moulding process
• Maximising machine utilisation & overall equipment effectiveness
• Responsible for trouble-shooting
• Responding to red lights
• Support the safe effective operation of mould shop equipment and the production of moulded components to the required standard
• Offering flexibility to cover operator/packer duties when requested
• Support CI initiatives & 5s programs to drive change and process development across the shop floor
• Full compliance with all company Standard Operations Procedures (SOP’s) 

Requirements:

• Experience in high volume, quick tool change, short run production environment
• Experienced technical setter with good knowledge of engineering polymers
• Through knowledge of injection moulding process and moulding ancillaries
• Recognised plastics industry qualification (NVQ, ONC, HNC etc.)
• A team player with the ability to work productively and easily with others
• Excellent communicator
• Ability to work well and calmly under pressure
• Flexible and approachable
• Excellent attention to detail