Injection Moulding Setter

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd; Yarnton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD IOM3-standard training

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Company events

Job summary

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd is assisting in finding an Injection Moulding Setter for an established injection moulding manufacturer in the UK. The role focuses on safe, accurate setting of moulding machines and tools to meet safety, quality and production targets.

The ideal candidate will have several years of setter experience, troubleshooting and tool trials, with a strong emphasis on process optimization, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an injection moulding manufacturing environment is essential.
• Recognised industry qualification would be an advantage.
• Experience in troubleshooting and problem solving & tool trials.
• Knowledge of process optimisation, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Start up and shut down injection mould machines, following procedures and setting sheets.
• Operate injection moulding machines, robots and ancillary equipment.
• Perform tool changes with safe working practices and procedures.
• Record start up scrap and complete first off paperwork for Quality Engineer.
• Trial new tools following the correct procedure and report tooling issues to Shift Manager.
• Maintain 5S and promote continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Injection moulding setter

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Job description

Job Overview: Our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, has retained our services to search for an 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.
• The role of Injection Moulding Setter is to undertake safe, accurate and efficient setting of the machines and tools to achieve the company's safety, quality and production targets.
• This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled injection moulding setter to secure a stable position with a forward-thinking company.

Benefits

• Extensive training and development opportunities including the opportunity to receive accredited CPD IOM3 standard training, develop skills and gain high-level UK Polymer certification
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to attend company events

Role

• Start up and shut down injection mould machines, as per procedures following all instructions on setting sheets including water connection diagrams.
• Operate injection moulding machines, robots & ancillary equipment
• Perform tool changes to conform with safe working practices and procedures.
• Complete last off checks, record and store moulding appropriately
• Raise first off paperwork and give to Quality Engineer
• Record start up scrap on scrap sheet.
• Trial new tools to the correct procedure
• Discuss any tooling issues with Shift Manager
• Good Housekeeping (5S)
• Optimise machine Cycle times. Ensure parts are running to cycle, and report to the shift manager if the cycle time is not running to costed cycle.
• Participate in and actively promote the company's continuous improvement program).

Experience

• Previous experience within an injection moulding manufacturing environment is essential.
• Recognised industry qualification would be an advantage
• Be experienced in trouble shooting and problem solving & tool trials
• Have knowledge of process optimisation, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Key Words

“Injection Moulding”, “Setter”, “Moulding Technician”, “Injection Moulding Setter”, “Process Technician”, “Process Development Technician”, “Setter Supervisor”, “Senior Setter”, “Plastic”

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