Injection Mould Setter

Our client is looking for a Injection Mould Setter to work at a location in Waterlooville.

• Load/unload injection mould tools following the safe systems of work.
• Setting of production tooling and ancillary equipment in line with master settings.
• Plan and prepare upcoming production jobs in advance to optimise changeover process.
• Effective hand over from set up to production with Quality Technician, Supervisors and Operator.
• Follow the reject escalation process and report to the Senior Technician any equipment that is failing to perform to satisfactory standards.
• Use structured problem-solving process to resolve issues with containment and permanent corrective actions.
• Work in cross-functional teams to establish root cause and corrective actions to injection moulding process issues.
• Knowledge Capture and Sharing for best practice and standard work improvements.
• Maintenance of records to confirm process is in control.
• Assist the development department with NPI (trials, SMS etc).

• NVQ Level 3 / Level 3 PTIC or equivalent in injection moulding or other related engineering or manufacturing subject.
• Completed Apprenticeship in a related subject.
• Aim (Advanced injection moulding).
• Process Technician training.

• Knowledge of injection moulding process including monitoring/optimising and development of process.
• Knowledge of injection moulding machines including all safety features.
• Knowledge of injection moulding ancillary equipment including Robots/hot runner systems and mould heaters.
• Knowledge of materials processing and processing temperatures.
• Scientific moulding/DOE experience
• Use of problem-solving techniques.
• Basic knowledge of manual handling practices.
• Knowledge of conducting gate freeze studies.
• Knowledge of calculating residence times.
• Knowledge of Calculating projected clamp tonnage.
• Knowledge of injection mould tooling.

• Troubleshooting – structured problem solving, root cause identification and implementing permanent corrective action
• Communication and teamwork – Talking to others to convey information
• Manual dexterity skills

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to adapt to changing demands and remain flexible
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work towards deadlines
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Previous experience working in a similar role in an injection moulding setting.