Technical Moulding Operator

Mexichem S.A.B. de C.V; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company based in Chippenham is seeking a Tool Setter to manage and monitor injection moulding tools, ensuring compliance with production standards and Health & Safety policies. Candidates should possess a secondary education and relevant mechanical qualifications, along with experience in tooling processes. The role requires effective teamwork, communication skills, and flexibility in handling tasks. A competitive compensation package is offered along with a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefit package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of tooling and injection moulding processes is required.
• Practical experience of the tool-setting and moulding process is essential.
• Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Set and monitor mould tools from injection moulding machines.
• Ensure compliance with production plan requirements.
• Complete autonomous maintenance tasks as per schedules.

Skills

Injection moulding processes

Tooling experience

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Health & Safety compliance

Flexible work ethic

Education

General secondary education

Mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ level 3 or equivalent)

Tools

Stork moulding machines

Engel moulding machines

Automation equipment

Job description

The role

• Set, start, monitor, and remove mould tools from injection moulding machines producing plastic building products whilst working to Wavin BS and ISO standards.
• Ensure that tools are set to achieve the production plan requirements.
• Undertake minor tool repairs (water, hydraulic & switch repairs).
• Manage own work area consumables and proactively approach for availability.
• Report damaged consumables to the Moulding Team Leader for replacements.
• Complete Mould Care tasks as per SOP requirements.
• Use overhead crane & forklift truck to transport and move tooling.
• Enter and maintain all relevant information for shop‑floor data collection and as required to meet QC standards.
• Be proficient at, or able to use and understand, the shop‑floor data collection system.
• Participate in the development and implementation of Chippenham improvement plans.
• Report exceptions to the Moulding Team Leader.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policy and procedures and that all work is undertaken to the appropriate standards.
• Raise and address safety concerns as required.
• Complete autonomous maintenance tasks as per schedules.
• Complete behavioural & safety audits as per plan.
• Ensure a minimum of one peer‑to‑peer audit per month.
• Support the Moulding Team to deliver required shift outputs.

The profile

• General secondary education.
• Desirable – recognised mechanical engineering qualification to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience of tooling & injection moulding processes.
• Practical experience of the tool‑setting & moulding process.
• Practical experience of medium‑batch production process.
• Experience with Stork & Engel moulding machines beneficial.
• Experience with automation equipment (packing & handling) including robots capping and stacking.
• Certificate and proficiency in lifting, craning and slinging operations.
• Must be able to demonstrate a flexible and adaptable work ethic.
• Must be able to work positively within a team and form good working relationships with other team members.
• Must be able to plan, manage and organise activities of self, to achieve balance of proactive and reactive tasks.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

What Orbia Building & Infrastructure offers

We stay brave in pursuing calculated risks that fuel innovation. We welcome diversity and encourage the development of talent to become the best version of ourselves. Together, as a strong team, we grow and deliver on our purpose every day. In addition to working with an enthusiastic, professional team in an international environment, we offer a competitive compensation and benefit package.