Our client based in Basildon are recruiting for an experienced Injection Moulding Setter.

The shifts are Monday to Thursday 07.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 07.30am to 1.45pm.

Job Purpose:

To set-up tools and mould plastic components to meet scheduled customer and company demands.

Duties:

• To operate injection moulding machines according to procedure.

• Set-up and operate injection moulding machines to manufacture plastic components.

• Set machine controls, regulating moulding temperature, volume of plastic, moulding pressure and time according to knowledge of plastics and moulding procedures.

• To trim excess material from parts if necessary.

• To segregate rejects by material type to allow regrind process.

• To regrind scrapped product for reuse.

• Ensure parts produced meet the criteria of the work instructions / visual aid.

• Carry out quality checks on moulded parts as necessary.

• Accurately completes all logs, data input and written, to include hourly checks and downtime.

• Pack and identify product as per instructions.

• To maintain production tools ready and in safe condition by administering the tooling preventative maintenance program.

• To perform preventive maintenance on machines.

• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment as needed.

• Performs root cause analysis when problems arise to determine if actions can be taken immediately or appropriate personnel need to be called.

• To maintain a clean area and performs general housekeeping.

• Within the scope of the job requirements, will be required to adhere and comply with company quality program and procedures, company policies and safety and environmental regulations.

Skills/qualifications:

• Experience in a plastic moulding manufacturing environment.

• Experience in setting of moulding injection machines

• Able to operate forklift to move tools to and from the moulding area.

• Able to perform basic maths function.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends