Apprentice Injection Moulding Operator/setter

24 hours ago


Cannock, United Kingdom Goodfish Group Full time

Goodfish are looking to recruit a cohort of apprentices who will train to become high performing Plastic Injection Moulding Setter/Operators in our busy mould-shop in Cannock. You will be supported by ourselves and our specialist provider in completion of the Polymer Processing Apprenticeship. You will play an active role in producing conforming product, on time and in full for our customers.

**Job Summary**:

- Carry out daily safety checks on Injection Moulding Machines (IMM) and report any faults
- Ensure that Injection Moulding Machine start up and re-start and shut down processes are followed
- Assist with tool changes including; tool preparation, clean hoppers, material preparation
- Ensure that machines have sufficient material
- 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

**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 or a BTEC Level 3 in Engineering is desirable
- You will have a problem solving mindset and ability to communicate within a team environment
- A conscientious attitude to work and determination to complete your studies
- Own transport is required due to shift work

**Hours**:
You will be employed to work 40 hours per week. You will be expected to work variable shifts depending on demand. a typical shift would be 8 hours between 06.00 and 14.00/14.00 and 22.00 (rotating shifts). Regular breaks are provided (20 minutes paid, 15 minutes unpaid).

**Benefits**:
20 days holiday (increasing by 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 25) plus Bank Holidays

Workwear is provided

On the job training and assessment towards an industry recognised qualification

Life Assurance

DC Pension

Opportunity to work for an innovative, growing company with a friendly team



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