Machine Setter / Technician

Job Description:

Job Title; Machine Setter / Technician

Salary; £35,000 per annum

Shift; Monday to Thursday, 7:00am-3:00pm, Friday 7:00am-1:30pm

Location; Blaby, Leicester

Our client is a leading manufacturer of precision, technical and injection moulding components. They have an exciting opportunity to join their Mould shop team as a Moulding Machine Setter/Technician. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team, reporting to the Factory Manager.

The Machine Setter / Technician Role;

• Fit and set both insert and full tools to various range of moulding machines
• Ensure zero moulding defects or rework
• Ensure cycle rates are achieved or exceeded
• Carry out cleaning of the machines to ensure 100% uptime
• Quality check parts and complete first off inspection
• Basic maintenance and cleaning of tools before, after or during production runs
• Operate up to 5 machines when required when machine setting is not required
• Ensure working towards KPI’s and
• Keep a tidy and safe working environment

Our Ideal Machine Setter / Technician Candidate;

• Must have experience of setting mould machines between 35 to 200 tons (ideally Arburg, Negri bossi or Engel)
• Experience in multi cavity, hot runner and hot tip systems
• Knowledge of engineering polymers and the optimisation and processing of these materials
• Experience in setting new machines and tools from scratch
• A constant focus on quality and speed
• Experience of Lean manufacturing or 5S is advantageous
• Must be self-motivated, adaptable, organised and be able to use your own initiative
• A positive “can do” attitude

The Machine Setter / Technician Benefits

• Free parking
• Pension
• Yearly bonus
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply directly through this website or call (phone number removed).