RGE Group Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
Injection Moulding Setter / Technical
RGE Group is the home of injection moulding expertise, specialising in tooling, precision plastic injection mouldings and product development engineering. Since 1965, innovation and high-quality standards have been at the heart of what we do, allowing our family-owned business to gain knowledge and experience from around the globe.
From our head office in Cambridgeshire, we operate on a global scale with facilities across the UK, Lithuania and China. This gives us the flexibility to offer a tailor-made approach to the specific requirements of our customers, no matter whether the product design requirements are high volume, highly aesthetic, or technically challenging.
As a full-service company, we offer design, printing, welding and assembly services alongside our injection moulding, tooling and product development services, saving you money and increasing the project’s efficiency at the same time.
We are looking for a Setter to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and operating machines to produce parts and components according to the specifications of the job order. This position requires an individual with excellent attention to detail, the ability to read and interpret blueprints, and the physical capacity to lift heavy objects. The ideal candidate will also have experience in troubleshooting and problem-solving.
Role Description
* Daily running of moulding machines in line with Mould shop capacity plan.
* To monitor machine utilization for all shifts using ThingTrax monitoring system.
* Updating ThingTrax to indicate machine status i.e., running, tool change, sampling etc.
* Check during shifts that all available machines are running. Reporting to senior setter or Shift Manager any issues which affect machine running.
* Carry out tool changes to achieve maximum utilization in conjunction with mould shop plan and running priority.
* Promote SMED principles to achieve rapid tool changes.
* Monitor tool changes per shift and durations, identify areas for improvement.
* Target worst case cycle times and install improvement actions. Once worst cases are actioned move to next level with overall objective of all machines being within quoted cycle times.
* Check daily quality issues with quality department/inspectors and plan corrective actions.
* Identify any training required: liaise with Shift manager on personal improvements.
* Carry out setting-conditioning / tool hanging to maximize machine running performance.
* Conduct and or participate in problem solving actions where appropriate.
* Record data relevant to process controls (setting sheet), process improvements and best practices.
* Liaise with Shift manager and Production manager on any issues or management support requirements.
* Promote 5S principles and best practices.
* Ensure working areas are left in neat and tidy condition on completion of task.
* Perform any other duties as requested within the scope of your ability and in pursuance of the company objectives.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Industries
Plastics Manufacturing
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