Injection Moulding Setter/Technician

We are looking for Injection Moulding Setters to join an established but growing Injection Moulding Team at our site in Bishopstoke (Eastleigh).

Reporting day-to-day into a technical supervisor, you will be responsible for operating ('setting') the specified Injection Moulding machines as per the needs of the production schedule.

The role will involve the following key aspects: -

Tool and machine setting

• Carry out tool changes and set machine process using best practice and in accordance with health and safety procedures
• Support trials of new tools to achieve optimum performance

Production efficiencies

• Provide hands on process support
• Ensure efficient tool changes
• Minimise machine downtime
• Optimise setting conditions
• Minimise scrap and other material wastage
• Ensure all production recording documents are completed as necessary

Quality control

• Obtain 'first and last off' approval samples
• Maintain quality throughout production run
• Liaise with management and operators to identify and categorise production issues

Machine and tool maintenance

• Responsible for care and low-level maintenance of both machines and tools (to agreed limits)
• Liaise with appropriate support staff to arrange advanced levels of maintenance and repairs

Control of documents

• Create and control master setting sheets
• Control and display of production and quality instructions

Health & Safety procedures

• Ensure all procedures are followed and maintained
• Report any incidents or concerns

What we expect from you

Essential:

• Previous experience within an injection moulding environment
• The ability to read technical drawings and use measuring devices
• Numeracy skills
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in a clear manner
• An ability to work in a pressurised environment and meet deadlines
• Hard-working, 'can do' attitude
• Able to adapt to changes in your working environment
• Understanding of health & safety requirements, and the importance of adhering to HSE standards

Preferred:

• Formal IM qualifications e.g., IMT
  
  

Hours:
Rolling 4-weekly shift pattern covering 12 hours work per shift (Days and Nights) Monday to Sunday inclusive
6am - 6pm & 6pm - 6am

Pay:
15.09 per hour (Basic) + 5.39 per hour (Shift enhancement)

This is initially on a contract/temporary basis but with a strong likelihood of permanent conversion for the right person. Once permanent, the following benefits would apply in addition.

• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
• Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance scheme
• Yes Share Scheme - annual enrolment
• Health Care Cash Plan - scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.
• Vitality wellbeing membership (app)
• 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
• Generous sick pay arrangements
• EE Mobile Discounts
• Rewards Portal - discounts on major retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car leasing scheme
• Transition to Retirement Policy
• Free Flu Jab
• Dell Advantage discounts
• Online Language Learning Access