Senior Operator/Setter

Overview: Working our client, a market leading injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a senior operator/setter to join their established team.
Benefits:
* Training and development opportunities
* Excellent working conditions
* Opportunity to work for an innovative, growing company.
* Annual discretionary bonus
* Cycle to work scheme
* Recognition and Reward scheme
* Free onsite Parking
Remit:
* As senior operator you are to ensure the Injection Moulding machines are set to the optimum conditions to produce quality components meeting company requirements and customer requirements.
* Candidate must have experience in tool changing injection moulding setting.
Role:
* Optimising machine/ robot cycle times
* To cover the shift leader during annual holidays
* Execute colour, insert, printer and mould changes according to the production plan
* Perform quality and material tests (MFI) on a regular basis according to instructions.
* Implement appropriate corrective action when quality issues are reported by a machine operator.
* Organise cover for breaks for and in co-operation with the machine operators.
* Achieve low scrap rates, high productivity rates and minimal change over wastage.
* Ensure detailed and correct documentation and recording is carried out.
* Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained on the shop floor.
* Ensure correct data records are input in the production sheets and highlight/report any discrepancies to the Shift Leader.
* Ensure the correct loading/unloading of recycling material and new material into the correct silo.
* Adhere to all Health & Safety rules and guidelines as notified.
Experience Requirements:
* The candidate must have plastic Injection Moulding experience
* Experience in Tool changing and Process Setting experience
* Experience with overhead crane operation
* Must have a problem-solving mindset
* Excellent communication skills
* A conscientious attitude to work.
Key Words: “Senior Operator”, “Injection Moulding Setter”, “Injection Moulding Technician”, “Operator”, “Injection Moulding”, “Mould Technician”, “Plastics”
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