Injection Moulding Technician

Injection Moulding Technician. In this role you will set up and run moulding production orders using existing set programs, monitoring quality output throughout the shift. You will be passionate in achieving Right First Time and Just in Time manufacture of plastic components using advanced Moulding techniques, working with and to standard work instructions and practices. Reporting to:
Technical Manager. Salary: £16.50 ph

Hours:

Rotating Shifts 6-2 & 2-10. With cover on nights if required
* With 4:30am startup on Mondays when covering early shift. This attracts a £3.00ph Night Shift premium. Responsibilities To take responsibility for the setting and conditioning of injection mould tools in order to satisfy production orders. Attending to alarms and faults, employing permanent corrective actions. Ensuring the quality of production, controlling processing parameters against industry standards and in line with the costed requirements of the product.

Routine maintenance and fault finding of injection moulding machines. Basic electrical knowledge. Routine maintenance and fault finding of injection moulding tooling. Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken for traceability. To supervise staff on shift to manage break cover etc.
* only when then Supervisor is not on shift. To be responsible for preparation of auxiliary equipment, jigs, fixtures, and assembly machines to ensure production requirements are met. Carry out quality checks in line with company standards. To utilise and update the electronic production monitoring system (Blackbird). To be able to identify quality problems and carry out first line trouble shooting techniques.

Handling material safely and accurately to/ from store locations and machine side. Ensure stock is accurately counted and booked when moved to and from locations using company systems. You will also be trained in the processing and optimisation of new tooling, to support the business growth and Engineering Project Department. To operate safely the forklift truck (
* only when fully licenced) Additional responsibilities and requirements as and when necessary. Attend all training programmes required by the company. Requirements You must have at least three years experience as a qualified Injection Moulding Technician. You should have a high level of mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills together with an innovative outlook. Working knowledge and experience of business systems such as Microsoft Dynamics.

IMT Level 2 and IMT Level
3.Qualification. An appreciation of the Lean manufacturing fundamentals. Effective communication and decision-making skills. Strong attention to detail. Have a continuous improvement approach to work. Knowledge of tool trials and process optimisation. Benefits:
Company pension On-site parking Generous holiday Bespoke training programme.