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)