Lead Injection Moulding Setter

The Company Our client is a market leading manufacturing company. Due to sustained growth, they are now looking to recruit a Lead Injection Moulding Setter.

The Role You will ensure that tool and machine setting, production efficiencies and quality are carried out to a high standard in line with the production plan, health and safety obligations and all manufacturing objectives. Completing mould tool changes in a safe and efficient manner. Interpret and work on daily schedules in line with production plans. Set, adjust and optimise injection moulding machines and all associated equipment including mould heaters, material dryers, hot runner controllers and 3 axis robots.

Manage a small team of 3 to meet production demand requirements. Complete all required documentation accurately: start-up checklists, tooling setting sheets, shift hand-over log and production logs using the company's software system. Complete equipment pre-use check, ensure that the correct PPE is worn by all members of the team adhere to all health and safety system and risk assessment documentation.

Support new tool trials and processes, process improvements which are no-mould related to enhance the safety and the overall Mould Shop environment. Assist with basic preventative maintenance of both tools and equipment. Train and mentor, a small team of 3-4. Will be working Monday to Friday only not weekends. 12 hour shifts. Week one Monday, Tuesday on days and Thursday and Fridays nights.

Week two Wednesday, Thursday and Friday days and week three, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

The Person Must have previous experience as an injection mould setter. Lead/supervisory experience preferred. You will be happy to work shifts. The person will have experience in the processing of thermoplastic materials such as PVC, nylon and TPE and has a strong understanding of process parameters that affect product quality and production output. You will have good communication and numeracy skills, organisational skills, will be self-motivated and have a hands-on approach to problem solving with the ability to work alone as well as part of a team.

The Benefits You will be working for a well-established growing employer. An excellent salary. A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment. The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices.