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Location

Verwood, Dorset | United Kingdom

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Job description

Our injection moulding client based in Verwood has a requirement for an enthusiastic, capable and experienced Injection Moulding Setter / Process Technician to join their busy night shift team.

As a key member of the production team, you will help the company make high-quality moulded parts, efficiently, effectively and on time.Working to company standards and procedures, across a range of modern moulding machines (25-300T), you will have the opportunity to own

The key responsibilities of the role will be as follows:

- Carry out mould tool changes safely, efficiently and to specification.
- Set moulding machines, robots and processing equipment to deliver conforming parts at target production rates.
- Identify and correct moulding defects and process issues through setting changes.
- Optimise moulding machine and related equipment conditions for best performance.
- Identify and report tooling and machine issues requiring maintenance.
- Support production operators and shift leader(s) to achieve required production outcomes.
- Other production duties as may be reasonably required.
- Work safely at all times, in full compliance with our Health & Safety Policy and rules
- Work in a collaborative, professional and respectful way with all colleagues at all times

Applicants must have the following attributes in order to be considered for this role:

- Carry out mould tool changes safely, efficiently and to specification.
- Set moulding machines, robots and processing equipment to deliver conforming parts at target production rates.
- Identify and correct moulding defects and process issues through setting changes.
- Optimise moulding machine and related equipment conditions for best performance.
- Identify and report tooling and machine issues requiring maintenance.
- Support production operators and shift leader(s) to achieve required production outcomes.
- Other production duties as may be reasonably required.
- Work safely at all times, in full compliance with our Health & Safety Policy and rules
- Work in a collaborative, professional and respectful way with all colleagues at all times

- Experienced and trained in injection moulding machine setting to at least full Setter level (PTIC level 2 or equivalent) or preferably higher Technician level (PTIC Level 3 or above)
- Recent hands-on experience of changing tools, process start-ups and shutdowns
- Can confidently operate machine robots (ideally including Wittmann, Sepro &/or Haitian)
- Familiarity with the properties and processing behaviour of polymers, ideally including PC, ABS, PA, PP and POM
- Basic knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Some understanding of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques
- Familiarity with analytical/diagnostic tools (SPC, 6S, SMED etc) would be a plus.

For the right candidate the company are able to offer:
Negotiable working hours - with the everchanging stresses people have in trying to fit home life around their working life, we are offering the option of “Flexible & Negotiable Start & Finish Times”.

- Competitive pay package, including employer pension contribution and company sick pay scheme (subject to length of service)
- 28 days/24 nights holiday, rising to 33 days/28 nights with length of service.
- a professional working environment, within a successful, well-established, growing company with a secure future.

For more information, please contact Jon @ Mploy Staffing Solutions on 01202 478278 or e-mail [email protected]

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Salary

£34k - £42k per annum