Injection Mould Technician
Location: Fareham
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 Dependant on experience


Company Overview:
A premier injection mould company recognised for its unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and reliability in providing top tier moulding solutions to clients across diverse industries. With cutting-edge facilities and a team of highly skilled professionals, who continuously push the boundaries of injection moulding technology to deliver superior products and services to their valued customers.

Job Description:
We are currently seeking an adept Injection Mould Technician to join a dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless production processes by efficiently managing tool changes, resolving technical issues, and optimising machine performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular checks on the shop floor to assess production needs and identify jobs requiring tool changing or maintenance.
• Execute approximately 150 tool changes per month, ensuring timely and accurate setup of injection moulding tools to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to machine operation, tooling, and materials, implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Hang and set up injection moulding tools with precision and efficiency, following established procedures and guidelines.
• Utilize setting sheets to set up machines accurately and consistently, ensuring adherence to process parameters and quality requirements.
• Demonstrate proficiency in setting machines from scratch, utilizing technical knowledge and experience to optimize machine performance and achieve desired outcomes.
• Operate injection moulding machines as needed to maintain production flow and efficiency, actively contributing to the production process while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
• Collaborate closely with production teams, toolmakers, engineers, and other stakeholders to coordinate activities, implement process improvements, and drive continuous optimization efforts.
• Maintain thorough documentation of tool changes, machine settings, troubleshooting activities, and production data, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Work with a variety of injection moulding machines, including Negri Bossi machines and other equipment as needed.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Injection Mould Technician or similar role within the injection moulding industry, with a strong focus on tool changing, troubleshooting, and machine operation.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, setting sheets, and machine manuals.
• Hands-on experience with Negri Bossi machines is highly desirable, with the ability to work with other machine brands as required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues effectively and efficiently.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and precision, coupled with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Thursday: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
• Friday: 7:30 am to 1:30 pm

Join the team and be part of a dynamic company at the forefront of injection moulding innovation.

Benefits:

• Workplace pension
• Overtime available
• Progression Opportunities