Injection Moulding Setter

This is a permanent opportunity for a Lead Injection Mould Setter to join a well-established business which offers, comprehensive training, and development in their modern manufacturing facility.

They have been trading over 60 years and have built a sterling reputation in their particular field. Today they operate out of a facility almost 20,000sq foot in size, which is filled with state-of-the-art machinery and equipment.

The Injection Mould Setter will easily be able to commute to this **HUDDERSFIELD** based employer from surrounding towns & cities including Halifax, Elland, Brighouse, Oldham, Rochdale, Holmfirth, Dewsbury, and Bradford.

**The Lead Injection Mould Setter will primarily be responsible for**:

- Reporting to the Engineering Manager, based on the production floor.
- Setting, starting and tool changing machines.
- Ensuring that tools are set to achieve the production plan requirements.
- Entering and maintaining all relevant information for shop floor data collection and as required to meet QC standards
- Undertaking minor tool repairs i.e., Water & Hydraulic repairs
- Using overhead Crane transport and move tooling.

**Ideal background & abilities for the role**:

- Have experience of working in a plastic injection moulding environment for at least 3 years.
- Have experience with Negri Bossi, Haitian & Victor Machinery.
- Experience with 22-to-800-ton injection moulding presses.
- Maintain and develop the 5s principles and be accustomed to working in that environment.
- Overhead Crane Licence (preferred).
- Experience with pick and place robots preferred but not essential.

**In return, the Lead Injection Mould Setter will receive**:

- Salary from £32,000 to £35,000 per annum
- Working days - Tuesday to Friday 8.00am - 8.00pm
- Comprehensive training and skill development
- Holiday entitlement: 28 Days including public holidays
- Statutory pension contribution after probation period
- Permanent & stable employment with a long-established business