Injection Moulding Setter

Blue Arrow are currently recruiting for an Injection Moulding Setter for their reputable client based in Coatbridge. This is permanent role directly with a company from day one with immediate start possible after successful interview.

Working days/hours:

• 4 weeks Day Shift (Mon to Thu 8am to 4.25pm, Fri 8am to 3.25pm) followed by 2 weeks Back Shift (Mon to Wed 11.25am to 9.55pm, Thu 12.25pm to 9.55pm)

Pay rate:

• Day Shift: £17-£18ph DOE
• Back Shift: £20.40-£21.60ph DOE

Overall Purpose of a role:

• To ensure various injection moulding machines are running at peak efficiency and producing quality product by way of installing / setting and processing production moulds and materials, or any associated equipment to achieve best optimised process.

Injection Moulding Setter Duties:

• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety matters as outlined in Company Handbook
• Ensure all procedures are followed as outlined in Company Handbook
• Ensure all moulds are set as per daily production sheet
• Assist In maintaining cavitation and achieving best optimised cycle time as per production sheet
• Assist in carrying out tooling trials with documentation of all relevant points
• To undertake any associated training with implementation once learned
• Maintain acceptable performance levels
• Share knowledge within the department, especially with the mentoring of department apprentices
• To assist tooling co-ordinator in identification and assessment of moulds in his absence
• Become a Key point of contact for other departments with regards to mould or processing issues
• To highlight any possible improvements and assist in the implementation of such
• To ensure all machines once set, are left in a tidy manner with cushion monitoring activated
• To return all equipment to identified areas
• To approach all tasks with a Right First-Time mentality - identifying root cause issues
• To attend toolmakers if required
• Display a flexible approach towards company overtime should the business needs dictate
• Assist sister plants should the business needs dictate
• To assist Maintenance department on issues concerning moulds / machines / equipment or materials.

Skills/experience required:

• Good problem solver with an analytical approach to tasks
• Good timekeeper who understands the business needs within key departments
• Able to work as an individual or part of a multi-functional team
• Good hand/eye co-ordination with an attention to detail approach
• Capable of setting, processing, and trouble shooting various injection moulding machines
• Parts / products knowledge
• Materials knowledge
• Various processing techniques
• Quality standards required for each part as per machine Quality standards sheet
• B.P.T.A / G & A / City & Guilds / College experience
• Knowledge of identifying, stripping and building of the injection mould parts up to full assembly

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