Plastic Injection Machine Setter: Daytime only 40 hours per week

KP Plastics Ltd; Milton Keynes; Presencial; GBP 24 000 - 34 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

KP Plastics Ltd in Milton Keynes is seeking a Plastic Injection Machine Setter for a daytime, on-site role. You will set up, adjust and operate plastic injection or moulding machines, install and change molds, and fine-tune process parameters to meet production specs and quality requirements.

The position runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with a 40-hour week. Applicants should have experience with injection/moulding machines, solid manufacturing knowledge, a focus on quality and safety,

Qualificações

• Experience setting up and operating plastic injection or moulding machines, including mould changes and parameter adjustments.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and basic mechanical troubleshooting.
• Workplace health and safety practices and safe handling of tools, materials and machinery.
• Effective communication and ability to work with production teams and supervisors.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing is advantageous.
• Vocational training or apprenticeship in manufacturing or mechanical engineering is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Set up, adjust, and operate plastic injection/moulding machines according to specifications.
• Install and change molds and configure machine parameters (temperature, pressure, cycle times).
• Run trials to verify operation and monitor production quality.
• Identify and resolve machine or process issues and perform basic maintenance.
• Maintain production records and ensure safety standards are met.

Conhecimentos

Machine setup

Mould changes

Process adjustment

Quality control

Health and safety

Communication

Formação académica

Vocational training or apprenticeship

Ferramentas

Injection moulding equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Plastic Injection Machine Setter: Daytime only 40 hours per week

KP Plastics Ltd is a plastics manufacturing company based in Milton Keynes,

The Plastic Moulding Machine Setter role is a daytime role. 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00 pm, on-site position based in Milton Keynes. The role involves setting up, adjusting, and operating plastic molding machines according to production specifications and quality requirements. Day-to-day tasks include installing and changing molds, configuring machine parameters (such as temperature, pressure, and cycle times), and performing trial runs to verify correct operation. The role also includes monitoring production runs, identifying and resolving machine or process issues, performing basic maintenance, and ensuring that all finished parts meet quality standards. The Machine Setter works closely with production operators, supervisors, and quality control personnel to maintain a safe work environment, meet output targets, and reduce downtime.

Experience setting up and operating plastic injection or moulding machines, including mould changes and machine parameter adjustments.Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control procedures, and basic mechanical troubleshooting in a production environment.Strong awareness of workplace health and safety practices, including safe handling of tools, materials, and machinery.Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with production teams and supervisors.Good organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and maintain accurate production records.Previous experience in plastics manufacturing or a similar industrial setting is highly beneficial.Relevant vocational training or apprenticeship in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or a related field is an advantage.

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