Moulding Machine Setter

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Job Role: Moulding Machine Setter
Location: Leicestershire
Shift: 3pm to 11pm Monday to Thursday / 1:30pm to 08:00pm on Friday
Pay: Negotiable

Benefits: Permanent position, company pension, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, free parking, company events, company performance based bonus.

Our Client:

An established plastic injection moulder who designs and manufacture a range of products for Automotive, Medical, Electrical, Audio and more are looking for an experienced Moulding Machine Setter to join their team.

Responsibilities:

Fit and set both insert and full tools to our 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
Complete first off inspection of parts
Basic maintenance and cleaning of tools before, after or during production runs
Keep a tidy and safe working environment
Operate up to 5 machines when required when machine setting is not requiredExperience:

Must have experience of setting mould machines between 35 to 200 tons (ideally Arburg)
Experience in multi cavity, hot runner and hot tip systems
Knowledge of engineering polymers and the optimisation and processing of these materials
A constant focus on quality and speed
Experience of Lean and/ or 5S is an advantage
Must be self-motivated, adaptable and organised and be able to use your own initiative.
A positive can-do attitude is encouraged and embracedApply: To apply for this role, please submit an up to date CV and one of our Consultants will be in touch

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