Senior Operator/Setter

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Operator/Setter for a well-established injection moulding manufacturer in the UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing machine conditions, covering shifts during holidays, and maintaining quality standards. Essential qualifications include Injection Moulding experience and a problem-solving mindset. This role offers an opportunity to work in an innovative company with excellent working conditions and training opportunities.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Excellent working conditions

Annual discretionary bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in plastic Injection Moulding is required.
• Experience in Tool changing and Process Setting.
• Conscientious attitude to work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Injection Moulding machines are set to optimal conditions.
• Cover the shift leader during holidays.
• Implement corrective action for quality issues.

Skills

Injection Moulding experience

Tool changing experience

Process Setting

Overhead crane operation

Problem-solving mindset

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Working our client, a market leading injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a senior operator/setter to join their established team.

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities
• Excellent working conditions
• Opportunity to work for an innovative, growing company.
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recognition and Reward scheme
• Free onsite Parking

Remit

• As senior operator you are to ensure the Injection Moulding machines are set to the optimum conditions to produce quality components meeting company requirements and customer requirements.
• Candidate must have experience in tool changing injection moulding setting.

Role

• Optimising machine/ robot cycle times
• To cover the shift leader during annual holidays
• Execute colour, insert, printer and mould changes according to the production plan
• Perform quality and material tests (MFI) on a regular basis according to instructions.
• Implement appropriate corrective action when quality issues are reported by a machine operator.
• Organise cover for breaks for and in co-operation with the machine operators.
• Achieve low scrap rates, high productivity rates and minimal change over wastage.
• Ensure detailed and correct documentation and recording is carried out.
• Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained on the shop floor.
• Ensure correct data records are input in the production sheets and highlight/report any discrepancies to the Shift Leader.
• Ensure the correct loading/unloading of recycling material and new material into the correct silo.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety rules and guidelines as notified.

Experience Requirements

• The candidate must have plastic Injection Moulding experience
• Experience in Tool changing and Process Setting experience
• Experience with overhead crane operation
• Must have a problem-solving mindset
• Excellent communication skills
• A conscientious attitude to work.

Key Words

Key Words: “Senior Operator”, “Injection Moulding Setter”, “Injection Moulding Technician”, “Operator”, “Injection Moulding”, “Mould Technician”, “Plastics”

FOOTER

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Sierra 57 Consult -

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

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