Injection Moulding Machine Setter / Process Technician - Night Shift

Our Injection Moulding client based in Verwood has a requirement for an enthusiastic, capable and experienced Injection MouldingSetter / Process Technician to join their busy Night Shift team.
As a key member of the production team, you will help the company make high-quality moulded parts, efficiently, effectively and on time.Working to company standards and procedures, across a range of modern Moulding Machines (25-300T), you will have the opportunity to own
The key responsibilities of the role will be as follows: 

• Carry out mould tool changes safely, efficiently and to specification.
• Set Moulding Machines, robots and processing equipment to deliver conforming parts at target production rates.
• Identify and correct moulding defects and process issues through setting changes.
• Optimise Moulding Machine and related equipment conditions for best performance.
• Identify and report tooling and machine issues requiring maintenance.
• Support production operators and shift leader(s) to achieve required production outcomes.
• Other production duties as may be reasonably required.
• Work safely at all times, in full compliance with our Health & Safety Policy and rules
• Work in a collaborative, professional and respectful way with all colleagues at all times

Applicants must have the following attributes in order to be considered for this role:

• Carry out mould tool changes safely, efficiently and to specification.
• Set Moulding Machines, robots and processing equipment to deliver conforming parts at target production rates.
• Identify and correct moulding defects and process issues through setting changes.
• Optimise Moulding Machine and related equipment conditions for best performance.
• Identify and report tooling and machine issues requiring maintenance.
• Support production operators and shift leader(s) to achieve required production outcomes.
• Other production duties as may be reasonably required.
• Work safely at all times, in full compliance with our Health & Safety Policy and rules
• Work in a collaborative, professional and respectful way with all colleagues at all times

• Experienced and trained in Injection Moulding Machine setting to at least full Setter level (PTIC level 2 or equivalent) or preferably higher Technician level (PTIC Level 3 or above)
• Recent hands-on experience of changing tools, process start-ups and shutdowns
• Can confidently operate machine robots (ideally including Wittmann, Sepro &/or Haitian)
• Familiarity with the properties and processing behaviour of polymers, ideally including PC, ABS, PA, PP and POM
• Basic knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Some understanding of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques
• Familiarity with analytical/diagnostic tools (SPC, 6S, SMED etc) would be a plus.

For the right candidate the company are able to offer:
Negotiable working hours - with the everchanging stresses people have in trying to fit home life around their working life, we are offering the option of “Flexible & Negotiable Start & Finish Times”. 

• Competitive pay package, including employer pension contribution and company sick pay scheme (subject to length of service)
• 28 days/24 nights holiday, rising to 33 days/28 nights with length of service.
• a professional working environment, within a successful, well-established, growing company with a secure future.

For more information, please contact Jon @ Mploy Staffing Solutions on or e-mail