Mould Setter

Job Title:                     Injection Mould Setter

Salary:                         £Excellent

Benefits:                      To be discussed at interview

Job Type:                    Permanent

Location:                     Manchester

Job Start date:            ASAP

Shift Pattern:               12 hour shifts Monday to Thursday (Days and nights 6-6)

We’re supporting our client, a leading Injection moulding manufacturer based in Manchester, who are looking for a Injection Mould Setter to join their growing team. The successful Injection Mould Setter will have experience of Injection Moulding processes, tool setting and tool changes.

Responsibilities for Injection Mould Setter:

• Monitoring production processes ensuring optimum running conditions.
• Tooling change overs
• Resolving machine related production/quality issues in an efficient and timely manner
• Providing efficient end of shift handovers
• Produce quality moulded product.
• Barrel and screw cleaning
• Assist with the start-up and shutdown of the extrusion lines
• Monitor and maintain quality in accordance with specification.
• Use fork truck and manual means to move raw material and finished products.
• Perform tool trials.
• Help to achieve optimum production.
• Assist other moulding setters and operators.
• Make every effort to keep moulded product scrap to a minimum.
• Maintain a clean and tidy workplace and good housekeeping within the department (5’s)
• Throughout each shift measure and record quality checks and monitor product quality
• Follow and understand operating procedures and setting sheets for moulded products.
• Inform the Production Manager immediately of any breaches of the works rules.

About You:

• Previous experience as an injection moulding technician/Setter
• Previous experience working within the plastics industry is desirable but not essential.
• Multi-Tasking
• Good knowledge of plastics and the uses/properties
• Self-motivated and focused.
• Leadership
• Problem solving
• Good communicator
• Decisive
• Technical and analytical
• Strong team player
• Proactive and flexible to business demands

Job Application:

If you would like to be considered for the role of Injection Mould Setter, please apply with your full CV - or call us now. Whilst this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you.

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