Injection Moulding Technician

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

Job summary

A manufacturing services company based in Ditton is seeking a Production Technician to ensure production targets are met, maintain equipment, and support continuous improvement activities. The ideal candidate has experience with IM machines and relevant qualifications. This role operates on-site in a fast-paced environment and requires both teamwork and individual initiative.

Qualifications

• Experience setting IM machines.
• Able to work to tight deadlines.
• Basic knowledge of IMM safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the production plans are met on time and in full.
• Maintain mould tools and moulding machines.
• Ensure products meet specifications.
• Capture and enter relevant data.
• Follow safe working methods.
• Complete production handover at each shift.
• Maintain high levels of housekeeping.
• Separate waste products into designated containers.
• Meet tool/product change-over times.
• Participate in improvement activities.
• Support Production Operators when time permits.
• Set up moulding machine using relevant data.

Skills

Self motivated

Teamwork

Basic knowledge of IMM safety

Understanding of LOLER

Knowledge of Health and Safety standards

Education

NVQ L2 or equivalent IMM setter

Job description

Role Overview

The main purpose of the Production Technician role is to carry out product/ tool changes, production start / stop and process, basic fault finding and improvements to defined standards in order to meet the production plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the production plans are met on time and in full at the required cost and quality levels.
• Ensure both mould tools and moulding machines are maintained to the highest standards.
• Ensure that products meet both visual and dimensional specifications.
• Ensure all relevant data is captured and entered onto appropriate systems.
• Ensure all agreed safe methods of working are followed at all times and report near misses or Big Six hazards in order to prevent potential accidents.
• Ensure that a production handover is completed at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Ensure that high levels of housekeeping are maintained within the factory areas, including cleaning of machines and clearing of unwanted materials.
• Ensure all waste products are separated into their designated containers.
• Tool / product change-over times met in accordance with agreed standards.
• Participate in improvement activities such as SMED, Kaizen (continuous improvement) and 6S activities.
• Support Production Operators with packing, transport, quality and booking activities when time permits.
• Set up moulding machine using relevant data sheets (131) or machine memory disks.

Qualifications

• Experience setting IM machines.
• NVQ L2 or equivalent IMM setter.
• Self motivated and able to work to tight deadlines as part of a team or individually.
• Understanding of LOLER.
• Basic knowledge of IMM safety.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Environmental standards for self and others.