Mould Setter

Mould Setter - Job Summary:
We’re supporting our client, a leading Injection Moulding manufacturer based in Burntwood, who are looking for a Mould Setter to join their growing team. The successful Mould Setter will have experience of Injection Moulding Setting, Operating and Tool changes.

**Salary**: £30,000 - £32,000

Benefits: To be discussed at interview

**Job Type**: Permanent

Location: Burntwood, Staffordshire

Job Start date: ASAP

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure all PPE is available and being used within the cell at all times
- Complete TPM level 1 for safety checks on equipment within the cell
- Ensure 5s standards are adhered to within the cell
- Create 1st off moulding for each start up according to process control requirements and start up procedure
- Confirm product quality at required frequency as per control plan requirements
- Complete tool changes requested by the production plan following SQD requirements
- Manage performance of the cell every 2 hours OEE, Performance, Quality, Downtime
- Monitor the use of the Maier quality system within your area (Scrap segregation, standard work, Escalation, etc)
- Participate in problem solving activities to solve customer concerns or rectify internal non-conformances.
- Participate in lean manufacturing improvements (SMED, 5s, TPM)
- Take direction from production group leader and work as part of the Production team.
- Take ownership of your area and it’s SQD and OEE performance
- Address concerns raised by work team members and provide feedback
- Escalate major risks to quality & performance targets
- Respect company systems and procedures
- Maintain a flexible approach to your working hours to support operational needs
- Escalate tooling and machine concerns to group leader, complete any relevant documentation

About You:

- Educated in Maths, English and science to a minimum of GSCE or equivalent level
- Demonstrated hands on experience of tool change overs, first off approval & process start ups
- In depth Technical knowledge of injection tools, injection processes & injection problem solving.
- Knowledge of lean principles - i.e. SMED, 5s, standardised work, levelled production & stop call wait.
- Experience of problem-solving tools - i.e. PPS
- Experience of basic quality systems - i.e. Traceability, first offs, attribute charts etc.
- Experienced in managing and improving production performance of an injection area.
- Experienced in motivating and developing a manufacturing team to perform in a fast-paced environment
- Experienced in communicating actively & effectively to team members.
- Able to demonstrate examples of injection area performance improvements from previous roles
- 5 yrs Injection moulding experience.
- Formal Education or knowledge in communication, leadership, team working, problem solving, lean manufacturing or quality assurance would be seen as advantageous
- BPTA, PTL level 2,3 Injection moulding including end test or NVQ equivalent
- Work 3shift pattern, Minimum 16 hours a month weekend overtime required.

Job Application:
**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burntwood, Staffordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Injection moulding: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WM - 2689