Senior Operator​/Setter

Overview

Working our client, a market leading injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a senior operator/setter to join their established team.

• Training and development opportunities
• Excellent working conditions
• Opportunity to work for an innovative, growing company.
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recognition and Reward scheme
• Free onsite Parking

• As senior operator you are to ensure the Injection Moulding machines are set to the optimum conditions to produce quality components meeting company requirements and customer requirements.
• Candidate must have experience in tool changing injection moulding setting.

• Optimising machine/ robot cycle times
• To cover the shift leader during annual holidays
• Execute colour, insert, printer and mould changes according to the production plan
• Perform quality and material tests (MFI) on a regular basis according to instructions.
• Implement appropriate corrective action when quality issues are reported by a machine operator.
• Organise cover for breaks for and in co-operation with the machine operators.
• Achieve low scrap rates, high productivity rates and minimal change over wastage.
• Ensure detailed and correct documentation and recording is carried out.
• Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained on the shop floor.
• Ensure correct data records are input in the production sheets and highlight/report any discrepancies to the Shift Leader.
• Ensure the correct loading/unloading of recycling material and new material into the correct silo.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety rules and guidelines as notified.

• The candidate must have plastic Injection Moulding experience
• Experience in Tool changing and Process Setting experience
• Experience with overhead crane operation
• Must have a problem-solving mindset
• Excellent communication skills
• A conscientious attitude to work.

For all UK job positions, work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK.