Injection Moulding Technical Operator

Polypipe Building Services; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineered drainage solutions seeks an Injection Moulding Technical Operator to assist Production Technicians with tool changes and machine operation. This full-time role requires knowledge of moulding products and adherence to health and safety standards. Candidates will work in a dynamic environment with rotating shifts and receive a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Life assurance

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Knowledge of packing methods and consumable materials.
• Ability to complete IFS production bookings.
• Ongoing quality checks for visual, dimensional and stress testing.

Responsibilities

• Support Production Technicians with setting of injection mould tools.
• Complete mould tool changes to reduce production downtime.
• Conduct visual quality checks on manufactured components.

Skills

Moulding product knowledge

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Ability to operate MHE

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Closing Date For Application

Sunday 15/06/2025

Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years.

Role: The main purpose of the Tool Setter-Operator role within Injection Moulding is to support the Production technicians with tool changes when machines are waiting in order to reduce production down time and improve departmental OEE. Normal Production Operator tasks should be completed when there are a high volume of machines running.

Responsibilities

• Support Production Technicians with setting of injection mould tools and machine change over preparation
• Preparation for mould tool changes, including collection of mould tools from racking, selection of tool cylinders and water / oil pipes.
• Completion of mould tool changes in accordance with agreed standards & SSW.
• Basic machine operation (cores off/on, open/close, mould safety, heel blocks).
• Knocker bar connection.
• Cleaning of tool back plates and machine platens.
• Support with product colour changes and end of run machine shutdown ensuring the barrel is purged through.
• Storage of mould tools after removal from the machine press.
• Use of Barco to ensure that relevant stop codes are used to report machine status.
• Completion of production Operator activities including packing, quality checks, product booking, and product transfer.
• Carry out visual quality checks on manufactured components in accordance with Polypipe Terrain quality plan / standards.
• Packing of manufactured moulded products.
• Operation of semi-automatic bagging equipment.
• Use of appropriate MHE for movement of materials and stock (if trained and approved to do so).
• Booking of finished products on IFS.
• Ensure all agreed Safe Systems of Work are followed at all times for relevant tasks and report near misses or safety concerns in order to prevent potential accidents.
  
  

Skills & Requirements

• Selection of job / tool / product from planning board taking account of priorities.
• Selection of machine for removal of outgoing tool and insertion of new mould tool.
• Knowledge of packing methods and consumable materials.
• Moulding product knowledge relating to product type, colour, labelling, visual standards, etc.
• Document all relevant data on Quality Database, BARCO, or IFS
• Conduct ongoing quality checks for visual, dimensional and stress testing
• Ability to complete IFS production bookings for manufactured product prior to despatch
• Use of appropriate MHE (including crane) for product, tooling and consumable transfers
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Environmental standards for self and others
  
  

Working Hours And Benefits

• Monday - Friday 40 hours per week on 3 rotating shifts. 6:00am - 2:00pm / 10:00pm - 6:00am / 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• 25 days holiday entitlement with Holiday Purchase Scheme opportunity
• Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Free flu vouchers
• Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services
• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products
• Free on-site parking
  
  

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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