Injection Mould Setter (Permanent) in Northampton

Job Description Job Overview: Working alongside our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for an Injection Moulding Setter to support continued business growth.
Life InsuranceTraining & development opportunitiesCompany pensionOpportunity to increase annual leave entitlement up to an extra 5 daysFree parkingRemit: As an Injection Moulding Setter, you will be responsible for ensuring production continues in line with the production plan whilst ensuring and maintaining the quality standards of the products. This position will suit a skilled Injection Moulding Setter with proven experience performing tool changes, setting mould machines and optimizing processesResponsibilities: As Injection Moulding Setter you will carry out tool changes effectively and safely in the injection moulding areas of the business.
In the role of Injection Moulding Setter, you will be required to ensure the continuous running of the machines at optimum cycle time to produce quality products.
To be able to work well within the technical injection moulding setting, processing & optimisation team.
To carry out tool and material trialsBasic machine maintenance and trouble shootingTo ensure injection moulding processes can achieve targeted scrap and efficiency levels, on new and existing products.
To drive continuous improvements ensuring product quality is maintained & good working practices are adhered to. To liaise with all members of the department to ensure operations run smoothlyTo ensure Health & Safety rules are maintained with your own work area and demonstrate a duty of care to colleagues, visitors, contractors or anyone else on site.
Industry recognised injection moulding qualification or 5 years industry experiencePrevious experience in setting plastics moulding machinery and operation (typically 60T-500T)Experience and knowledge of ancillary equipmentKnowledge of hot runner systems and set upKnowledge of various thermoplastic materials and processing parameters, typically PA, PP, HDPE, PC/ABS, etcProblem solving and resolution through root cause analysis, with experience of quality inspection processesStrong attention to detail & IT literateAbility to work effectively in a team environmentForklift capability (pedestrian stacker or FLT)Key Words: Mould Technician, Injection Moulding Technician, Lead Mould Technician, Mould Process Technician, Mouldshop Supervisor, Injection Moulding Setter, Plastics, Injection MouldingFOOTERDue to the sheer volume of applications we receive we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. For all UK job positions work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UKSierra 57 ConsultTechnical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist Plastics, Packaging & Precision EngineeringSierra 57 Consult Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. A current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Sierra 57 Consult has been designed to project manage the mechanics of all aspects concerning the recruitment processes, implementing a simple and succinct method for targeting and introducing bona fide and skilled candidates to reputable clients and potential employers.