Injection Moulding Technician – 2 Shifts | GIJZEGEM

Start People; Gijzegem; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Meal vouchers €10/day

Two-shift system 06:00–14:00 / 14:00–:

Training opportunities

Career development

Permanent contract after temporary

Employee benefits platform

Résumé du poste

Deze international in the Aalst region seeks an Injection Moulding Technician to safely change moulds, startup machines, and optimize the entire injection moulding process. The role operates in a two-shift system: 06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00.

You will carry out mould changes, prepare materials, and ensure machines run efficiently while maintaining safety and quality standards. Growth opportunities exist within a stable automotive plastics environment.

Qualifications

• A technical qualification (A2, Associate Degree or Bachelor's degree) or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in an injection moulding environment.
• Knowledge of starting up, setting and adjusting injection moulding machines.
• Experience with mould changes.
• Knowledge of plastics processing and quality control.

Responsabilités

• Carry out mould changes according to the production schedule.
• Prepare mould changes and gather required materials.
• Safely dismantle, install and adjust moulds.
• Start up, set and release production correctly.
• Set and monitor injection moulding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Monitor and optimize the complete injection moulding process.
• Analyse and resolve first-line technical issues with machines and moulds.
• Perform quality checks and report deviations promptly.
• Support and guide operators during production.
• Ensure supply of raw materials and monitor regrind material.
• Contribute to process improvements and reduce downtime.

Connaissances

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Safety focus

Formation

Technical qualification (A2/Associate/Bachelor)

Outils

Injection moulding machines

ABB robots

Overhead crane / forklift

Description du poste

Description

For an international manufacturer in the Aalst region, we are looking for an enthusiastic Injection Moulding Technician who will be responsible for safely changing moulds, starting up machines and optimizing the complete injection moulding process.

You will work in a two-shift system:

• Early shift: 06:00–14:00
• Late shift: 14:00–22:00

As an Injection Moulding Technician, you are an essential part of the production team. Thanks to your technical knowledge, mould changes are carried out efficiently and the machines continue to perform optimally.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Carrying out mould changes according to the production schedule.
• Preparing mould changes and gathering all required materials.
• Safely dismantling, installing and adjusting moulds.
• Correctly starting up, setting and releasing production.
• Setting and monitoring injection moulding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Monitoring and optimizing the complete injection moulding process.
• Analysing and resolving first-line technical issues involving machines, moulds and auxiliary equipment.
• Performing quality checks and promptly reporting any deviations.
• Supporting and guiding operators during production.
• Ensuring the correct supply of raw materials and monitoring regrind material.
• Actively contributing to process improvements and reducing downtime.
• Working according to applicable safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Helping to maintain an orderly and safe production environment.

Company

Deze international is gespecialiseerd in de productie en de toelevering van kunststofonderdelen voor de automobielindustrie; spuitgietonderdelen voor voertuigen.

Profile

You are a technically skilled person with a passion for plastics processing and production optimization.

In addition, you have:

• A technical qualification (A2, Associate Degree or Bachelor's degree) or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in an injection moulding environment.
• Knowledge of starting up, setting and adjusting injection moulding machines.
• Experience with mould changes.
• Knowledge of plastics processing, process parameters and quality control.
• Experience with 2K injection moulding is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of ABB robots or industrial automation is a plus.
• Experience operating an overhead crane, forklift or electric pallet truck. Relevant certificates are an advantage.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• A solution-oriented and proactive attitude.
• Good communication skills and a genuine team spirit.
• A strong sense of responsibility and a strong focus on safety and quality

Offer

• A full-time position in a two-shift system (06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00).
• An attractive salary based on your experience and technical knowledge.
• €10 meal vouchers per working day.
• ADV days (additional days off due to reduced working hours).
• Collective company holidays during the summer and end-of-year period.
• Internal and external training opportunities.
• Career development opportunities within a stable international company.
• Access to an extensive employee benefits platform with numerous discounts.
• A modern, high-tech production environment.
• A collegial working atmosphere with short communication lines.
• A permanent contract after a successful temporary employment period.
• The opportunity to contribute to innovative projects for a leading company in the automotive industry.