Machine Setter Technician

V3 Recruitment LTD; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

V3 Recruitment LTD is seeking a Machine Setter Technician for a site in Waterlooville. You will load/unload injection mould tools, set production tooling, and plan changeovers to optimise production efficiency.

We require NVQ Level 3 in injection moulding or equivalent, with hands-on experience in moulding equipment and related systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain process control and support new product introductions.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in injection moulding or related engineering/manufacturing subject.
• Completed Apprenticeship in related subject (Desirable).
• Aim (Advanced injection moulding) (Desirable).
• Process Technician training (Desirable).
• Knowledge of injection moulding processes, safety features, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload injection mould tools following safe systems of work.
• Setting of production tooling and ancillary equipment in line with master settings.
• Plan and prepare upcoming production jobs to optimise changeover.
• Handover from set up to production with Quality Technician, Supervisors and Operator.
• Follow reject escalation process and report equipment issues to Senior Technician.
• Use structured problem-solving to resolve issues with containment and permanent corrective actions.
• Work in cross-functional teams to establish root cause and corrective actions for process issues.
• Knowledge capture and sharing for best practice and standard work improvements.
• Maintain records to confirm process is in control.
• Assist development with NPI (trials, SMS etc).

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Manual dexterity

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Our client is looking for a Machine Setter Technician to work at a location in Waterlooville

Key Responsibilities for the position include:

• Load/unload injection mould tools following the safe systems of work.
• Setting of production tooling and ancillary equipment in line with master settings.
• Plan and prepare upcoming production jobs in advance to optimise changeover process
• Effective hand over from set up to production with Quality Technician, Supervisors and Operator.
• Follow the reject escalation process and report to the Senior Technician any equipment that is failing to perform to satisfactory standards.
• Use structured problem-solving process to resolve issues with containment and permanent corrective actions
• Work in cross-functional teams to establish root cause and corrective actions to injection moulding process issues
• Knowledge Capture and Sharing for best practice and standard work improvements
• Maintenance of records to confirm process is in control.
• Assist the development department with NPI (trials, SMS etc)

Key Skills & Experience required for the position include:

Education Essential

• NVQ Level 3 / Level 3 PTIC or equivalent in injection moulding or other related engineering or manufacturing subject.

Desirable

• Completed Apprenticeship in a related subject.
• Aim (Advanced injection moulding).
• Process Technician training.

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of injection moulding process including monitoring/optimising and development of process.
• Knowledge of injection moulding machines including all safety features.
• Knowledge of injection moulding ancillary equipment including Robots/hot runner systems and mould heaters.
• Knowledge of materials processing and processing temperatures.
• Scientific moulding/DOE experience
• Use of problem-solving techniques.

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of manual handling practices.
• Knowledge of conducting gate freeze studies.
• Knowledge of calculating residence times.
• Knowledge of Calculating projected clamp tonnage.
• Knowledge of injection mould tooling.

Skills Essential

• Troubleshooting – structured problem solving, root cause identification and implementing permanent corrective action
• Communication and teamwork – Talking to others to convey information
• Manual dexterity skills

Abilities Essential

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and remain flexible
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work towards deadlines
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Experience Essential

• Previous experience working in a similar role in an injection moulding setting.