Thermoforming Setter - Hands-On Production & Growth

Færch Plast Group; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Biannual Production Bonus

Group Life Assurance

Bupa Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Rewards (2 and 5 years)

Safety Boot Contribution

Regular Company Events

Job summary

Faerch Plast Group in the United Kingdom seeks a Thermoforming Setter to operate and maintain thermoforming production lines, using Illig and Kiefel equipment, reporting to the Thermoforming Shift Leader.

The role requires hands-on work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, attention to detail, and teamwork. Starting salary is £35,000 with a shift allowance, biannual bonus, and comprehensive benefits. The Panama Schedule covers 12-hour shifts across days, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Team player with good communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Technical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently.
• Awareness of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Starting up, running, and shutting down thermoforming machines.
• Performing full tool changes, insert changes, and paperwork changes within standard times.
• Operating and maintaining inline systems, including extruders, padding machines, punch units, and glue systems.
• Ensuring product quality meets customer specifications and promptly addressing any defects.
• Troubleshooting and resolving breakdowns or stoppages, escalating issues when required.
• Recording accurate production and quality data on our ERP system (M3).
• Cleaning and conducting routine maintenance on machinery.
• Supporting team members and shift leaders to meet production and efficiency targets.
• Support other departments and assist with packing duties in the Operator role when required, including ad-hoc tasks to meet business needs.

Skills

Production environment experience

Communication skills

Technical aptitude

Health and safety awareness

Tools

M3 ERP

Job description

Faerch Plast Group in the United Kingdom seeks a Thermoforming Setter to operate and maintain thermoforming production lines, using Illig and Kiefel equipment, reporting to the Thermoforming Shift Leader.

The role requires hands-on work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, attention to detail, and teamwork. Starting salary is £35,000 with a shift allowance, biannual bonus, and comprehensive benefits. The Panama Schedule covers 12-hour shifts across days, nights, and weekends.