Setter Technician

Willcox Matthews Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plastics manufacturer in Horsham is looking for a Setter Technician. The successful candidate will manage production teams, ensuring safety and quality in all processes. A technical mould setting qualification and team leadership experience are essential. This permanent role offers competitive benefits and a shift pattern from Monday to Thursday, 3pm - 1am.

Benefits

27 days + Bank Holidays

On-Site Parking

Company Socials

Responsibilities

• Manage the Production and Packing Teams ensuring safety and process adherence.
• Set up production works orders, focusing on quality and efficiency.
• Physically hang and set mould tools on machines.
• Monitor production quality and report concerns early.
• Complete quality and shift hand over documents.
• Assign work to Mould Shop Setters and Operatives.
• Maintain a safe working environment for all staff.
• Optimize processes and troubleshoot efficiently.

Skills

Shift Management

Technical Mould Setting

Troubleshooting

Organizational Skills

Delegation

Conflict Resolution

Education

Technical Mould Setting Qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Setter Technician

Salary: £Excellent

Benefits: 27 days + Bank Holidays, On-Site Parking, Company Socials + more

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Horsham, Sussex

Job Start date: ASAP

Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 3pm - 1am

We are supporting our client, a global, leading plastics manufacturer based in Sussex, who are looking for a Setter Technician to join their growing team. The successful Setter Technician will have a technical mould setting qualification and experience, as well as shift management/ team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Management of the Production Team (Mould Shop) and the Packing Team (Packing Room), ensuring all team members work in a safe manner to execute their duties and follow agreed processes and instructions.
• Using defined documentation, set up production works orders across all moulding machines to adhere to the pre-agreed schedule, with a focus on quality, efficiency and a 'right first time' approach.
• Physical hanging and setting of mould tools across all machines in a safe and controlled manner.
• Monitor the quality of production, reporting any quality concerns at the earliest opportunity.
• Completion of quality and shift hand over documents as required.
• Assign work in priority order to Mould Shop Setters & all Operatives on site, including the workflow through the Packing Team and the control of materials through the Support Staff.
• Take the lead to maintain a safe working environment for all staff members.
• Process Optimisation and efficient Troubleshooting.

About You

• Shift Management/Team Leadership
• Technical Mould Setting Qualification and experience
• Tool Hanging
• Troubleshooting Capabilities
• Good Organisational Skills
• Delegation
• Staff Welfare
• Conflict Resolution

Job Application

If you would like to be considered for the role of Setter Technician, please apply with your full CV - or call us now. While this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you.

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