Tool Setter

VACANCY: TOOL SETTER

LOCATION: SCUNTHORPE

HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 06:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 22:00, 22:00 - 06:00

SALARY: £(phone number removed)

Elevate your career with a pivotal role at a prominent manufacturing firm based in Scunthorpe, seeking a skilled Injection Moulding Tool Setter. This full-time position comes with a competitive salary of £30,671.55 per annum and places you at the heart of production operations.

As a crucial member of the manufacturing team, the successful candidate will report directly to the Shift Manager, ensuring seamless tool changes and process initiations that underpin the delivery of high-quality parts to customers.
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining the highest standards of safety, adhering to Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations, and promptly reporting any hazards or incidents.
- Preparing tools and equipment for efficient tool changes.
- Programming and setting up robot heads.
- Utilising cranes for the slinging and lifting of tools.
- Installing tools in presses and initiating start-up procedures aligned with production demands.
- Operating Injection Moulding Presses, including start-up and shutdown.
- Presenting initial parts to the Quality Department for verification.
- Following strict quality and work procedures.
- Communicating faults to the tool-room or maintenance team as per company protocols.
- Completing job packs accurately during and after tool changes.
- Documenting any deviations from standard processes.
- Assisting in troubleshooting and process enhancements under the guidance of the Process Engineer.
- Conducting safety checks, maintaining cleanliness around machine areas, and performing specified routine maintenance, prioritising the safety of colleagues.
- Engaging in Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) activities.
- Tracking and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to tool change times and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Executing colour changes in the production process.
- Undertaking additional projects or tasks as assigned by the management team.
Candidates should possess the following:
- Proven experience as an Injection Moulding Tool Setter.
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to producing work of the highest quality.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A collaborative mindset, ready to work as part of a dynamic team.
Embrace the chance to contribute to a respected company where your expertise will be valued and your professional growth supported. If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, please submit your application.

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.