Injection Mould Setter

**Permanent contract.**

**Salary £30k - £34k depending on skills and experience.**
- **Day Shift - Mon to Thurs 6am till 2pm, Fri 1pm finish**:

- **Back Shift - Mon to Thurs 2pm till 10pm, Fri 1pm till 8pm**:

- **Night Shift - Sun to Thurs 10pm till 6am**

SMS- Smart Manufacturing Solutions are looking for individuals to join our Mould Setting team in the Mould and Assembly shop at one of our sites based in Consett.

**Who are we looking for?**

We are looking for a process-driven individual that can support 3 shift working patterns due to 24-hour operations with potential weekend working. **Previous experience in the Automotive Sector is preferred.**

**The job role**

**Overall purpose and aims of role:

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- Set tools and the ancillary equipment in line with the tool priority setting plan.
- Ensure that tools are set to achieve the costed cycle time and report deviations through the shift manager.
- Communicate the production priorities to the setting team and give any assistance required to overcome problems.
- Work in accordance with Company/TS 16949 requirements.

**Main duties and areas of responsibility:

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- Work with the Setter team leader to ensure that tool sets are achieved in line with the plan.
- Optimise tool change times and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Take responsibility for the technical training and skill development of the setting team.
- To ensure that all tools are set to meet the required standards as defined in the mould tool setting sheet and the part first off inspection.
- Accurately record all tool settings on tool setting sheet/disk.
- Ensure that all “tool work request forms” are processed correctly and ensure that tool is labelled correctly and placed in the correct location.
- To carry out safety checks on all machines at specified intervals and that the documentation is completed.
- Ensure that all first off parts are submitted to quality for production sign off.
- Carry out a visual audit on all machines every two hours and take appropriate action over any quality issues.
- Support Engineering with all new tool trials as required.
- Carry out machine repairs or maintenance that is within the setter’s skill Set
- Answer machine alarm outs and ensure continued production.
- Support the material handlers as required
- **Skills and attributes required:

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- Good technical knowledge of mould tools and process
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise
- Target driven
- Numerate and able to communicate in writing and verbally.
- Ability to motivate
- Punctual and reliable attendance
- Good communicator and inter-personal skills

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

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Are you able to work a 3 shift rotation of Nights, Backs and Days?
- Do you have experience in the Automotive Industry?
- Do you have previous Injection Moulding experience?
- Can you name the makes/models of machinery you have used?

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NCSMSINJ