Trainee Injection Moulding Setter

2 months ago


Cannock, United Kingdom Goodfish Group Full time

You will play an active role in producing conforming product, on time and in full for our customers. Progression opportunities include expanding your skills over time to become multi-skilled across both injection moulding and extrusion. This is suitable for an individual wanting progression in to a more technical role.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Carry out daily machine safety checks and report any faults
- Ensure that machine start up, re-start and shut down processes are followed
- Assist with tool changes including; tool preparation, cleaning, material preparation
- Ensure that machines have sufficient material
- Operating, control and monitoring of jobs running
- Take part in fault finding and problem solving of production processes
- Carry out effective housekeeping, machine and ancillary planned maintenance
- An exposure to automation, including 6-axis and collaborative robots

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**:

- You will have achieved 5 GCSEs including; English and Mathematics (Grade 4 or above), or equivalent
- IT skills would be an advantage
- Completion of a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Engineering/BIT would be an advantage
- You will have a problem solving mindset and ability to communicate within a team environment
- A conscientious attitude to work and willingness to learn
- Own transport is required due to shift work
- Energy, with an eagerness to learn, progress and develop is essential

**HOURS**:
You will be employed to work 40 hours per week on the nightshift. A typical night shift would be 8 hours between 22.00 and 06.00. Regular breaks are provided. You will be expected to take a flexible approach to working variable shifts depending on demand.

**BENEFITS**:

- 20 days holiday (increasing by 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 25) plus Bank Holidays
- On the job training and assessment towards an industry recognised qualification
- DC Pension Scheme
- Opportunity to work for an innovative, growing company with a friendly team
- Life assurance scheme (2 X salary)
- Workwear provided
- Training and development opportunities



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