Setter/Operator

Jaxdene Solutions Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Cambridgeshire is hiring a Setter/Operator to manage injection moulding machines. You'll work closely with teams to meet production goals. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in injection moulding and a technical skill set. The role includes a competitive starting rate and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in injection moulding manufacturing.
• Technical skill set relevant to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Daily running of moulding machines in line with capacity plan.
• Monitor machine utilization and update system status.
• Carry out tool changes for maximum machine utilization.

Skills

Injection moulding knowledge

Continuous improvement techniques

Team collaboration

Job description

My client are a leading designer and manufacturing of injection moulded products for the UK and European markets. For the last 60 years, this business has been at the forefront of innovation, sustainability, and manufacturing processes within their sector and supply several brands recognised across the world.

As a privately owned business, they have a proud record of enhancing and developing their staff through training and have promoted many individuals through the system to the roles they sit in today. As a Setter/Operator on their range of moulding machinery, you will find yourself working closely with other teams to achieve set production goals and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Daily running of moulding machines in line with the capacity plan.
• To monitor machine utilization for all shifts on the monitoring system.
• Updating system to indicate machine status i.e., running, tool change, sampling etc.
• Check during shifts that all available machines are running. Reporting to senior setter or Shift Manager any issues which effect machine running.
• Carry out tool changes to achieve maximum utilization in conjunction with mould shop plan and running priority.
• Promote SMED principles to achieve rapid tool changes.
• Monitor tool changes per shift and durations, identify areas for improvement.
• Target worst case cycle times and install improvement actions.
• Check daily quality issues with quality department/inspectors and plan corrective actions.

Qualifications

Ideally you will have 3-5 years' experience in a similar role within the injection moulding manufacturing sector and be able to demonstrate knowledge and a technical skill set at interview. A background or working knowledge of continuous improvement or lean techniques is preferred, but not essential.

Working on a 3 shift system, which rotates every two weeks, my clients offer a competitive starting rate with the chance to develop your skill set through training available.

If you are interested in this role, please apply below or contact Kris Feaviour at Jaxdene Solutions