Injection Moulding Setter

Job Overview: Working alongside our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a skilled injection moulding setter to join their team.
Remit:
* This position will suit an experienced Injection Moulding Setter and provides a stable and secure position with a company who place their people at the forefront of their successful business.
* The ideal injection moulding setter candidate will have a good knowledge of thermoplastic materials with experience in troubleshooting new and existing tooling.
* As injection moulding setter you will be able to set, condition, maintain and optimize several injection moulding machines and oversee robot program changes.
Role:
* Monitoring production processes ensuring optimum running conditions.
* Tooling change overs
* Resolving machine related production/quality issues in an efficient and timely manner
* Providing efficient end of shift handovers
* Barrel and screw cleaning
* Assist with the start-up and shutdown of the extrusion lines
* Monitor and maintain quality in accordance with specification
* Use fork truck and manual means to move raw material and finished products.
* Perform tool trials
* Assist other moulding setters and operators.
* Make every effort to keep moulded product scrap to a minimum.
* Maintain a clean and tidy workplace and good housekeeping within the department (5’s)
* Throughout each shift measure and record quality checks and monitor product quality
* Follow and understand operating procedures and setting sheets for moulded products.
* Inform the Production Manager immediately of any breaches of the works rules.
Experience:
* Previous experience as an Injection Moulding Technician/Setter
* Good experience with injection moulding machinery and robots
* Good knowledge of plastics and the uses/properties
* Technical and analytical with the ability to problem solve
* Experience in process optimization & troubleshooting
* Good communications skills
* Leadership skills and a strong team player
Key Words: “Injection Moulding Setter”, “Injection Moulding Technician”, “Mould Process Technician”, “Setter Supervisor”, Injection Moulding”, Plastics”, “Mould Technician”
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Sierra 57 Consult –
Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering
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