Lead Manufacturing Technician

TN United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an Injection Moulding Technician to oversee machine operations, ensure product quality, and maintain safety standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with injection moulding processes and a strong understanding of health and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Experience as Setter or Technician in injection moulding is essential.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use measuring gauges.

Responsibilities

• Carry out product quality checks using CMM equipment.
• Respond to quality issues to minimize scrap.
• Perform daily safety and TPM checks on machines.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Injection Moulding qualifications

Job description

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• Mould and tooling changes, start up and shut down of machines
• Carrying out and recording product quality checks using CMM equipment and gauges
• Identifying and responding to quality issues to minimise scrap
• Carrying out and recording daily safety and TPM checks on machines
• Regular strip down, cleaning and inspection of mould tooling
• Responding to line stoppages and breakdowns of machines and robots
• Assist with line clearing and material handling where required

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working with the injection moulding process as a Setter or Technician is essential
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use measuring gauges
• Good understanding of industrial health and safety requirements and practices
• Effective communicator, both verbal and written
• Industry recognised Injection Moulding qualifications