Injection Moulding Technician: Startups, QA & Improvements

Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday entitlement

Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Contributory pension scheme - matched

Life assurance

Free flu vouchers

On-site occupational health and Counse

Staff discount on Genuit Group

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Polypipe Aylesford is seeking a Production Technician – Injection Moulding to keep production running safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. You will set up moulding machines, carry out changeovers, run start-ups and shutdowns, and log production data.

You will follow safe working practices and participate in continuous improvement activities such as SMED, Kaizen and 6S. The role offers 40 hours per week across a 3 shift pattern including nights.

Qualifications

• Experience setting injection moulding machines.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent for injection moulding setter.
• Understanding of LOLER requirements.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out injection mould tool and product changeovers.
• Set up injection moulding machines for optimum processing conditions.
• Record production data including scrap, downtime, quality issues.
• Support handovers and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with packing, material movement, quality and booking activities.

Skills

Injection moulding

Machine setting

Shift work

Quality focus

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Injection Moulding

Job description

Polypipe Aylesford is seeking a Production Technician – Injection Moulding to keep production running safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. You will set up moulding machines, carry out changeovers, run start-ups and shutdowns, and log production data.

You will follow safe working practices and participate in continuous improvement activities such as SMED, Kaizen and 6S. The role offers 40 hours per week across a 3 shift pattern including nights.