Injection moulding setter

Job Overview: CNC Recruitment is seeking a skilled Injection Moulding Setter to join our prestigious client in Wincanton area. We are ideally looking for a candidate that holds the Injection Moulding Technology Part 2 as a minimum but ideally has Injection Moulding Technology Part 3 combined with the practical experience. Role Purpose: Responsibility for the technical aspect of production, working with operators, materials and documentation within all the manufacturing processes to achieve the manufacturing plans and performance objectives as required. Carry out all preventative maintenance, safety checks and basic repairs. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: Up to GBP28,000.00 per year Duties and Responsibilities: middot; Fully understanding the manufacturing plans and being able to action those plans accordingly ensuring machines are set up to specification. middot; Plans and carries out regular schedule of maintenance , troubleshooting any mechanical problems and applying technical fixes to minimise machine downtime. middot; To ensure that mould tools are safely installed and machines are properly set, so that the products being manufactured are in accordance to the Specification Sheet and control sample. middot; Ensuring the correct materials and stocks are used by operators in the manufacturing process. middot; Ensure all operators are aware of and follow H S procedures, when operating machinery. middot; Ensure that workspaces and tools are maintained and stores/ used in correct manager and any maintenance activity required is carried out leaving workspaces in clean and tidy condition. middot; Monitor the quality of products produced against customer specification sheets and apply and remedial actions to any substandard products / production techniques. middot; Ensuring all manufacturing documentation, machine operation and labelling is correct and suitable for its purpose and act as specialist support to train operators in association with Team Leaders. middot; Encourage and drive efficient and effective working practices within the department. middot; Support queries and questions in regard to material or product issues and obtain support from the necessary personnel to help resolve in a timely fashion. middot; Communicate daily with the Mouldings Manager on any significant technical issues and report any issues which may impact production targets/ schedules. middot; Support operators in all manufacturing processes to achieve best performance and best manufacturing practices. Skills and Attributes: (E = Essential, D= Desirable) middot; Professional qualification in Injection Moulding and Automated systems (E ) middot; Good understanding of general manufacturing practices and procedures (E) middot; Wide range of technical knowledge on operation of injection moulding machines in manufacturing environment combined with 8 years practical experience (D) middot; Good organisational skills and able to work to deadlines (E) middot; Knowledge and ability to use manufacturing systems such as MRP with strong understanding of its importance in the business (D) middot; Good written and verbal communication (E) middot; Ability to develop and support focused teams (E) middot; Keen and willing to drive performance and improvements across the business (E) middot; Good IT and systems skills (D) middot; Good awareness and Knowledge in regard to Health and safety practices (E) Note: The salary of GBP28k per annum would be for someone who holds part 3 qualification, plus the shift allowance of 10% for the early shift and 20% for the late shift. The shifts work on alternating weeks, earlies 6.10am ndash; 2.10pm (Mon ndash; Thurs) 6.10am ndash; 1.10pm Fridays, and lates 2pm ndash; 10pm (Mon ndash; Thurs) 1pm ndash; 8pm Fridays, a total of 39hrs a week. Staff uniform provided after completing probation. Benefits: * Bereavement leave * Company pension * Discounted or free food * Enhanced maternity leave * Free flu jabs * Free parking * Health wellbeing programme * Life insurance * On-site gym * Private medical insurance * Referral programme CNC Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, we are working as a recruitment agency and comply with all data and GDPR processes, we are ICO registered, all data is kept strictly confidential