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).