Injection Moulding Technician

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Technician to join a leading plastics manufacturer. You will set up machines to run new products, perform first-off checks, and monitor processes to ensure quality and reliability.

You will maintain tooling standards, work with the tooling and quality teams, and strictly follow H&S guidelines. A continuous improvement mindset and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Industry recognised injection moulding qualification.
• Experience with Romi machines and Sepro robots an advantage.
• Demonstrable experience within injection moulding manufacturing.
• Good communication and people skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliable and flexible, self motivated and enthusiastic.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• The successful Injection Moulding Technician will be responsible for all tool changes as and when required to set up machines to run new products within a specific timeframe.
• As Injection Moulding Technician you will be accountable for setting up injection moulding machinery to first off standard, ensuring use of set process.
• In the role of Injection Moulding Technician, you will monitor injection moulding process to include condition setting, ensuring product quality and reliability.
• Ensure all mould tooling is maintained to a high standard, liaising with the tooling department when faults are identified to ensure rectification ensuring schedules are adhered to.
• Ensure the quality department are made aware of any injection moulding issues and all non-conforming plastic products are quarantined.
• Ensure all H&S regulations and guidelines are adhered to, and any non-conformances report to relevant personnel.
• Conduct detailed daily handovers between shifts.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Reliability & flexibility

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Injection moulding qualification

Tools

Romi machines

Sepro robots

Job description

Overview: Working alongside our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a skilled Injection Moulding Technician to join their established team in support of continued business growth.

Remit:

• This position will suit a skilled Injection Moulding Technician who is looking to continue their own personal development and career progression
• Candidates MUST HAVE demonstrable experience within injection moulding manufacturing with the ability to set, condition and optimise injection moulding machines
• Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Injection Moulding Technician to join a forward-thinking company during a time of continued business growth

Role:

• The successful Injection Moulding Technician will be responsible for all tool changes as and when required to set up machines to run new products within a specific timeframe
• As Injection Moulding Technician you will be accountable for setting up injection moulding machinery to first off standard, ensuring use of set process.
• In the role of Injection Moulding Technician, you will monitor injection moulding process to include condition setting, ensuring product quality and reliability.
• Ensure all mould tooling is maintained to a high standard, liaising with the tooling department when faults are identified to ensure rectification ensuring schedules are adhered to.
• Ensure the quality department are made aware of any injection moulding issues and all non-conforming plastic products are quarantined.
• Ensure all H&S regulations and guidelines are adhered to, and any non-conformances report to relevant personnel.
• Conduct detailed daily handovers between shifts.

Experience Requirements:

• Industry recognised injection moulding qualification
• Experience with Romi machines and Sepro robots an advantage
• Demonstrable experience within injection moulding manufacturing
• Good communication and people skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable and flexible, self motivated and enthusiastic
• Continuous improvement mindset

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