Process Technician

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd; Oakham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in injection moulding seeks a Process Technician to enhance the production of quality moulded products. The role encompasses setting up machines, conducting quality checks, and implementing process improvements. This position requires a self-motivated individual with significant knowledge in injection moulding processes and a hands-on approach to maintenance and troubleshooting. Join a team dedicated to production excellence with ongoing training and support.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Company sick pay

All PPE provided

Qualifications

• Experienced Injection Moulding Setter/Process Technician.
• Ability to fault find and diagnose moulding process issues.
• Knowledge of health and safety risks for moulding machines.

Responsibilities

• Set and run moulding machines to maximize quality output.
• Perform tool changes and quality checks as required.
• Support performance data collection and fault diagnosis.

Skills

Injection Moulding Knowledge

Fault Finding

Quality Checks

Preventative Maintenance

IT Systems Proficiency

Education

Experience as Injection Moulding Setter

Job description

Job Overview: Working with our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are searching for a Process Technician to join their team.

Benefits:

• Days Role (Mon-Fri)
• 33 days annual leave, including a shutdown at Christmas
• Company sick pay up to 24 years (increasing with years of service)
• All PPE provided, including safety shoes

Remit:

• As a Process Technician you will be responsible for maximizing the output of quality products from the moulding area, including maintaining the moulding areas at the requires efficiencies and achieving targets set.
• This position will suit a skilled Injection Mould Setter/Technician with strong injection moulding processing and machinery knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• All aspects of setting and running moulding machines to maximise the output of quality product.
• Job changes including colour, material and label changes.
• Quality checks
• Tool changes & cleaning when required.
• Support collection of performance data.
• Fault finding, process improvements & cycle time optimisation
• Carry out basic preventative maintenance and prevent damage to equipment/breakdowns through good working practice
• Communication of issues affecting machine performance, efficiency, safety and quality to the relevant supervisor / manager.
• Ensuring the housekeeping around machines is to the correct quality standard, whilst maintaining a safe working environment
• Participation in improvement projects
• Ensuring safety checks for the department are completed to schedule.
• Ensuring all relevant paperwork is completed as required.

Requirements:

• Experienced Injection Moulding Setter/Process Technician
• Experience carrying out full tool changes and setting up production machines
• Ability to fault find, diagnose and resolve moulding process issues.
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety risks and control measures for moulding machines and the moulding process is required.
• Experience of minor maintenance repairs would be an advantage.
• Hard working, self-motivated individual
• The successful candidate must be proficient in the use of IT systems such as Microsoft office.

Key Words: Process Technician , Process Engineer , Injection Moulding Setter , Injection Moulding Technician , Mould Technician , Setter Supervisor , Mould Process Technician , Setter , Injection Moulding , Plastics

Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

For all UK job positions work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK

Sierra 57 Consult

Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In compliance with the new regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Sierra 57 Consult will require proof of identification. A current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Email copies are acceptable .

Sierra 57 Consult has been designed to project manage the mechanics of all aspects concerning the recruitment processes, implementing a simple and succinct method for targeting and introducing bona fide and skilled candidates to reputable clients and potential employers.

If this advertised position does not interest you, please consider our other opportunities by sending your updated CV outlining your achievements and your personal requisites, i.e. salary, location, job roles. Please just Google Sierra 57 & register with us.