Injection Moulding Setter Full Time

Job Overview:  Our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, has retained our services to search for an Injection Moulding Setter to join their team.

Remit:                        

• Candidates MUST HAVE several years’ experience in setting, conditioning, maintenance and process optimization of injection moulding machines.
• The role of Injection Moulding Setter is to undertake safe, accurate and efficient setting of the machines and tools to achieve the company’s safety, quality and production targets.
• This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled injection moulding setter to secure a stable position with a forward-thinking company.

Benefits:

• Extensive training and development opportunities including the opportunity to receive accredited CPD IOM3 standard training, develop skills and gain high-level UK Polymer certification
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to attend company events

Role:

• Start up and shut down injection mould machines, as per procedures following all instructions on setting sheets including water connection diagrams.
• Operate injection moulding machines, robots & ancillary equipment
• Perform tool changes to conform with safe working practices and procedures.
• Complete last off checks, record and store moulding appropriately
• Raise first off paperwork and give to Quality Engineer
• Record start up scrap on scrap sheet.
• Trial new tools to the correct procedure
• Discuss any tooling issues with Shift Manager
• Good Housekeeping (5S)
• Optimise machine Cycle times. Ensure parts are running to cycle, and report to the shift manager if the cycle time is not running to costed cycle.
• Participate in and actively promote the company’s continuous improvement program).

Experience:

• Previous experience within an injection moulding manufacturing environment is essential.
• Recognised industry qualification would be an advantage
• Be experienced in trouble shooting and problem solving & tool trials
• Have knowledge of process optimisation, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

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