Mould Setter / Mould Technician Roles
Injection Moulding Setter Full Time
Job Overview: Working alongside our client, a successful injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a skilled 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.
- This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled injection moulding setter to secure a stable position with a forward-thinking company.
- This position will suit a skilled injection moulding setter with experience working with a wide range of materials.
Role:
- As Injection Moulding Setter you will perform tool changes to conform with safe working practices and procedures.
- Assist the shift with operating the injection moulding machines, ancillary equipment and automated assembly machines.
- Modify processes where necessary to optimise production rates and quality standards.
- Ensure all machinery is safe, maintaining a safe, clean, healthy environment for yourself and others.
- Liaise with other members of staff including setters, supervisor, team leader, planning department, toolroom and maintenance team with regard to tool changes, settings, operating procedures and general running requirements.
- Troubleshoot throughout the moulding process to ensure maximum machine utilisation, production and quality are achieved whilst providing feedback of root cause analysis.
- Analyse moulding defects and process parameter adjustments within validated limits to achieve optimum quality results.
- To deputise for the Supervisor when required.
- Report any major quality issues to the shift supervisor
- Identification of tooling conditions and repairs required
- Quality checks at each stage of the moulding process and approving first offs
Experience Requirements:
- The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years’ experience as an injection moulding setter performing tool changes, setting machines and robots
- Have good experience of setting and troubleshooting on Krauss, Battenfeld, Borch moulding machines (desirable)
- Have knowledge and experience with Wittmann and Sepro robots
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to set targets
- A basic understanding of maintenance issues, such as cleaning out machinery in order to set accurately
- Experience of ancillaries, such as material feed systems, mould heaters and chiller systems.
- Strong attention to details and record keeping skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
