Mere

Injection Moulding Setter

Injection Moulding setter – Mere
£34,000- £37,000
39 hr week
Career progression opportunities
Our client is dedicated to providing the very best quality products and highest level of customer service, their long-established culture for excellence flows through every employee in the company.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Responsibile 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.

• Fully understanding the manufacturing plans and being able to action those plans accordingly ensuring machines are set up to specification.
• Plans and carries out regular schedule of maintenance , troubleshooting any mechanical problems and applying technical fixes to minimise machine downtime.
• Ensuring the correct materials and stocks are used by operators in the manufacturing process.
• Ensure all operators are aware of and follow H & S procedures.
• 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.
• Monitor the quality of products produced against customer specification sheets and apply and remedial actions to any substandard products / production techniques.
• 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.
• Encourage and drive efficient and effective working practices within the department.
• 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.
• Communicate daily with the Mouldings Manager on any significant technical issues and report any issues which may impact production targets/ schedules.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:(E = Essential, D= Desirable)

• Good understanding of general manufacturing practices and procedures (E)
• Good organisational skills and able to work to deadlines (E)
• Good written and verbal communication (E)
• Ability to develop and support focused teams (E)
• Keen and willing to drive performance and improvements across the business (E)
• Good awareness and Knowledge in regard to Health and safety practices (E)
• Professional qualification in Injection Moulding and Automated systems (D )
• Good IT and systems skills (D)
• Knowledge and ability to use manufacturing systems such as MRP with strong understanding of its importance in the business (D)
• Wide range of technical knowledge on operation of injection moulding machines in manufacturing environment combined with 8 years practical experience (D)

Benefits Package:
£34,000- £37,000
39 hr week
Shift: Monday – Friday, Double days.
Career progression opportunities

* Benefits: 23 days holiday + bank holidays, Life Cover, Pension, Company sick pay, Free on site parking, Subsidised staff canteen, On site gym, Staff discount, Employee Assistance Programme.

Suitable candidates should apply immediately by calling our Managing Consultant for this vacancy –
Ella Evans on 01275 371981 or by sending your CV directly to her at ella@hunterselection.co.uk

We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.
Hunter Selection is an employment consultancy and currently has permanent vacancies for Engineering and Manufacturing professionals throughout the South West & South East of England. If you are looking for work in this area, we may be able to assist you. Contact us directly on 01275 371981 and discuss your requirements with one of our dedicated consultants.

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