Mould Setter / Mould Technician Roles
Mould Technician X2 Full Time
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Job Overview: Working alongside our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for 2 Mould Technician’s to join their team to support continued business growth.
Remit:
- This position will suit a skilled Injection Moulding Technician with experience within setting, conditioning and process optimisation of injection moulding machines
- Candidates MUST HAVE demonstrable experience within injection moulding manufacturing
- This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Injection Moulding Setter / Technician to join a forward-thinking company in a secure job role
Role:
- As Mould Technician you will work closely with the Line Manager / Supervisor to perform the technical requirements of the shift to support manufacturing operations
- In the role of Mould Technician, you will perform mould set ups and changes in an efficient manner according to the production schedule, utilising all available resources
- Support and complete NPI tool trials/ protocols along with development functions to the Technical department
- Perform preventative and real time maintenance on all primary Tooling, machinery and auxiliary equipment as required and assists Maintenance department within this process on Technical issues as they arise.
- Take a proactive approach to planning the workload of the shift to minimise downtime.
- Trouble-shoot and repair both mechanical and electrical problems on equipment and provide timely short-term and long-term solutions.
- Develop, implement and maintain a proactive technical presence on the shop floor & to the team to ensure optimum machine process and mould utilization, using ‘Best Practices’ & GMP tools.
- Suggesting new technology where applicable to enhance manufacturing processes.
- Support the company with quality Objectives related to its requirements within; ISO 9001:2008 & AS9100 Rev D. working closely on common goals & initiatives by adhering to the quality system.
- To support a quality first approach to daily tasks when meeting & exceeding ‘The Customer’s’ expectations.
- Perform duties in a safe, non-hazardous manner in compliance with safety standards
Experience Requirements:
- Technical moulding knowledge – solid processing, mould setting and machine maintenance background required
- Industry recognised injection moulding qualifications
- Good analytical problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to work independently and coordinate efforts with the overall shift goals as established by the Shift Supervisor
- A positive ‘can-do’ attitude is essential
- Must have the physical skills to kneel, sit and bend to perform the necessary maintenance of the equipment
