Process Optimizer – Injection Moulding Technician

START PEOPLE; Gijzegem; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

START PEOPLE in the Aalst region is seeking an Injection Moulding Technician to safely change moulds, start up machines and optimize the complete injection moulding process. You will work in a two-shift system: Early 06:00–14:00 and Late 14:00–22:00.

As a vital part of the production team, you ensure efficient mould changes, prepare materials, monitor machines and support operators while upholding safety, quality and environmental standards.

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.

Skills

Injection moulding

Mould changes

Machine startup

Quality checks

Job description

START PEOPLE in the Aalst region is seeking an Injection Moulding Technician to safely change moulds, start up machines and optimize the complete injection moulding process. You will work in a two-shift system: Early 06:00–14:00 and Late 14:00–22:00.

As a vital part of the production team, you ensure efficient mould changes, prepare materials, monitor machines and support operators while upholding safety, quality and environmental standards.