Job Overview:           Working alongside our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer of safety critical components, we are looking for

4 x skilled injection moulding Setters to join their team.

Business scope: Further to expansion and growth, this business are heavily investing in their people and culture, upskilling and further progressing their knowledge bank and competence within this lean manufacturing plant, utilising UK’s leading Plastics & Award winning Sierra 57 Consult’s training division.

The following courses being delivered & accredited to CPD IOM3 standard:

Promoting =

• Fundamentals Principles of Pressure & Speed
• Mould Protection principles
• Machine Design & Construction
• Importance of Process Monitoring
• Clamp Force & Shot Weight calculation
• Importance principles of Machine Control
• The importance of Quality
• Tooling Care & Maintenance
• Safe startup & shut-down procedure
• Material concepts ( Basics, Polymers & Additives, Morphology & Crystallinity, TG & Design Influence )
• Fluid Dynamics principles
• Scientific Process Set-up.

If you would like to join a company that can further develop your skills with excellent training and gain a high-level UK Polymer certificate, please apply for one of these roles, where you can also take advantage of the training being implemented across 2023 / 2024.

Benefits:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Life Assurance
• Good Pension Scheme
• Range of Employer Discounts
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Hols
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Company Performance Bonus
• Extensive Training & Development Opportunities
• Free Refreshments

Remit:                        

• This position will suit a skilled Injection Moulding Setter / Technician who is looking to further their career within the industry
• This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Mould Setter with good injection moulding machinery and processing knowledge to join a forward-thinking company offering further training and development opportunities
• Candidates MUST HAVE several years’ experience within setting, conditioning and process optimisation of injection moulding machines and experience with a range of materials.

Role:

*  As Injection Moulding Setter you will be responsible for the safe and effective operation of mould shop equipment and the production of moulded components to the required standard.

*  The role of an Injection Moulding Setter is to fulfil all aspects of machinery tool changes, from hanging the tool and securing the tool in the machine through to the use of programming software and setting up the robots to provide the optimum cycle time.

*  Sorting and/or re-working of mouldings as directed by the Shift Team Leader

*  Ensuring that all validated processes are running within the defined scope of the process parameters

*  Reporting all machine and equipment faults to an appropriate person e.g. Shift Team Leader, Manager, Setter, Process Engineer, Maintenance Engineer

*  Setting process parameters to pre-defined conditions ensuring adherence to designated output criteria

*  Completing ‘In Process Checks’ (IPC) to ensure all mouldings meet the required standards

*  Ensuring housekeeping and cleanliness standards are met at all times

*  Completing in full all compliance documentation in line with company Standard Operating Procedures

Experience:

*  Previous experience within an injection moulding manufacturing environment is essential

*  Industry recognised injection moulding training qualifications

*  Ability to complete detailed documentation in line with GMP

*  Effective team worker

*  Flexible attitude in carrying out different tasks

*  Self-motivated

*  Good communication skills

*  Excellent attention to detail

*  Able to work to own initiative

Key Words: “Injection Moulding Setter”, “Injection Moulding Technician”, “Mould Process Technician”, “Mould Technician”, “Mould Process Engineer”, “Mouldshop Supervisor”, “Setter”, “Plastics”, “Injection Moulding”, “Process Engineer”

Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful.

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Sierra 57 Consult – Recruitment division

Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering

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