Injection Moulding Setter

Location: Whittlesey

Join a high-performing manufacturing team where efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything our client does. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and takes pride in keeping machines running at their best.

Key Responsibilities:

* Daily running of moulding machines in line with Mould shop capacity plan

* To monitor machine utilisation for all shifts using Thing Trax monitoring system

* Updating Thing Trax to indicate machine status i.e., running, tool change, sampling etc.

* Check during shifts that all available machines are running. Reporting to senior setter or Shift Manager any issues which effect machine running

* Carry out tool changes to achieve maximum utilisation in conjunction with mould shop plan and running priority

* Promote SMED principles to achieve rapid tool changes

* Monitor tool changes per shift and durations, identify areas for improvement

* Target worst case cycle times and install improvement actions. Once worst cases are actioned move to next level with overall objective of all machines being within quoted cycle times

* Check daily quality issues with quality department/inspectors and plan corrective actions

* Identify any training required: liaise with Shift manager on personal improvements

* Carry out setting-conditioning / tool hanging to maximise machine running performance

* Conduct and or participate in problem solving actions where appropriate

* Record data relevant to process controls (setting sheet), process improvements and best practices

* Liaise with Shift manager and Production manager on any issues or management support requirements

* Promote 5S principles and best practices

* Ensure working areas are left in neat and tidy condition on completion of task

* Perform any other duties as requested within the scope of your ability and in pursuance of the company objectives

Health and Safety:

* Ensure all duties are performed in a safe and efficient manner within the parameters of current Health and Safety legislation (HASAW Act 1974)

* Understand and carry out individual responsibility

* Notify immediately, any accidents, near misses or hazards and assist in any investigation

* Use and maintain in good condition, protective equipment provided for personal safety

* Always keep work area clean & tidy and free from obstructions

Development:

* If required by the Company, introduce new employees into the operation training them as and when required

* Through the appraisal process, identify areas of personal and team development required

* Develop through continuous performance improvements, customer service and operational efficiencies

Shift pattern:

Monday to Friday 07:00 to 15:00, 15:00 to 23:00, 23:00 to 07:00 on a two-weekly rotation with a 30 minutes’ paid break, totalling 40 hours per week.

Salary:

£33,000 - £35,000 - depending on skills and experience

If you feel that this could be the next step in your career, do not hesitate to apply