Injection Moulding Machine Operator

3 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Packaging Manufacturer Full time

**INJECTION MOULDING SETTER**
**£35k - £40k**
**12 hour on/off shift**

The site is based in Manchester and reports to Production Manager, the purpose is to ensure all products are manufactured in accordance with supplied formula or specification, through safe and effective operation of the production equipment.

**Main areas of responsibility**:

- 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
- Produce quality moulded product.
- 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.
- Help to achieve optimum production.
- 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.

**Key performance indicators**:

- Production Downtime
- Scrap levels
- Quality Complaints
- Machine Efficiencies
- House Keeping

**Knowledge, skills & experience**:

- Previous experience as an injection moulding technician/Setter
- Previous experience working within the plastics industry is desirable but not essential.
- Multi-Tasking
- Good knowledge of plastics and the uses/properties

**Competencies**:

- Self-motivated and focused.
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Good communicator
- Decisive
- Technical and analytical
- Strong team player
- Proactive and flexible to business demands

**Unspecified Duties**:
This job description reflects the immediate requirements and objectives of the post. It is not an exhaustive list of duties but gives a general indication of the work undertaken which may vary in detail in light of changing demands and priorities.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Plastics injection molding: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person


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