Job summary
Injection Mould Setters required near Southampton
Key skills required for this role
injection mould, plastic mould, engineering, tool setter, tool hanger, tool changer, setter
Important
apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 qualification
Job description
Our client is looking to recruit experienced Injection Moulding Setters to join their established, but growing, Injection Moulding Team at their manufacturing site in Southampton (Eastleigh).
Reporting day-to-day into a technical supervisor, you will be responsible for setting the specified Injection Moulding machines as per the needs of the production schedule.
Main duties will include, but are not limited to:
1. Carrying out tool changes and set machine process using best practice and in accordance with health and safety procedures
2. Supporting trials of new tools to achieve optimum performance
3. Providing hands on process support
4. Ensuring efficient tool changes
5. Minimising machine downtime
6. Optimising setting conditions
7. Minimising scrap and other material wastage
8. Ensuring all production recording documents are completed as necessary
9. Obtaining 'first and last off' approval samples
10. Maintaining quality throughout production run
11. Liaising with management and operators to identify and categorise production issues
12. Responsible for care and low-level maintenance of both machines and tools (to agreed limits)
13. Liaising with appropriate support staff to arrange advanced levels of maintenance and repairs
14. Creating and control master setting sheets
15. Control and display of production and quality instructions
Suitable candidates will have
16. Previous experience within an injection moulding environment
17. The ability to read technical drawings and use measuring devices
18. An ability to work in a pressurised environment and meet deadlines
19. Served an apprenticeship or hold a relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification
Hours:
Weekly rotating 2-shift pattern across Monday to Friday
6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm
Remuneration package includes:
20. Competitive basic salary + shift enhancement
21. 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
22. Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance scheme
23. Yes Share Scheme - annual enrolment
24. Health Care Cash Plan - scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.
25. Vitality well being membership (app)
26. 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
27. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
28. Generous sick pay arrangements
29. EE Mobile Discounts
30. Rewards Portal - discounts on major retailers
31. Cycle to work scheme
32. Car leasing scheme
33. Transition to Retirement Policy
34. Free Flu Jab
35. Dell Advantage discounts
36. Online Language Learning Access
37. Share
manages this role
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