Injection Moulding Technician

Location

Worcester, Worcestershire | United Kingdom

Job description

Job Description

Job Title:                     Injection Moulding Technician

Salary:                         Circa £33,000

Benefits:                      To be discussed at interview

Job Type:                    Permanent

Location:                     Worcester

Job Start date:            ASAP

Shift Pattern:              Double Days, 6-2, 2-10

We’re supporting our client, a leading plastics manufacturer based in Worcester, who are looking for an Injection Moulding Technician to join their growing team. The successful Injection Moulding Technician will have experience of setting, troubleshooting & optimising injection moulding machinery.

Position Overview: As Injection Moulding Technician, you’ll be setting up production runs and support the Lead Technician in the execution of production duties.

Responsibilities for Injection Moulding Technician:

• To prove and optimise, where necessary, new & existing production tooling & machines to achieve Right First Time and Just in Time manufacture of plastic components using advanced moulding techniques.
• Support the team to maintain and improve the acceptable level of production and quality in accordance to Standard Work.
• To support continuous improvement efforts by taking a positive approach in the Injection moulding team.
• Use techniques and methodologies such as 5S, TPM, Quality, Poka-yoke OEE, Process SPC, Tool Optimisation to do this
• Set up production runs, to 1st off inspection, carry out relevant quality checks where designated & optimise moulding cycle where applicable
• Recommend any possible improvements to support the drive OEE throughout the Injection Moulding Area and achieve a world class status in excess of 83% on all machines
• Support Lead Technician in the execution of production duties with the team
• Adhere to company policies and regulations & maintain a high standard of housekeeping at all times
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with health & safety regulations and in accordance with TS16949 quality system procedures
• Ensure all planned maintenance at levels 1 & 2 on machine moulds is carried out in a timely manner
• Ensure the correct use & identification of all polymer materials using the equipment available & support set-up & capture of designated regrind components for granulation
• Train personnel, where applicable, in all moulding and ancillary machinery
• Any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Production Supervisor

About You:

• IMT Level 3 Pass
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Injection Moulding
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Initiative
• Results Orientation
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Interpersonal Relations/Teamwork
• Customer Focus

Job Application:

If you would like to be considered for the role of Injection Moulding Technician, please apply with your full CV – or call us now. Whilst 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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£33k per annum