Injection Mould Technician

Matchtech Group

  • Eastleigh, Hampshire
  • £25,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Injection Mould Setters required near SouthamptonKey skills required for this roleinjection mould, plastic mould, engineering, tool setter, tool hanger, tool changer, setterImportantapprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 qualificationJob descriptionOur client is looking to recruit experienced Injection Moulding Setters to join their established, but growing, Injection Moulding Team at their manufacturing site in Southampton (Eastleigh).Reporting day-to-day into a technical supervisor, you will be responsible for setting the specified Injection Moulding machines as per the needs of the production schedule.Main duties will include, but are not limited to:
  • Carrying out tool changes and set machine process using best practice and in accordance with health and safety procedures
  • Supporting trials of new tools to achieve optimum performance
  • Providing hands on process support
  • Ensuring efficient tool changes
  • Minimising machine downtime
  • Optimising setting conditions
  • Minimising scrap and other material wastage
  • Ensuring all production recording documents are completed as necessary
  • Obtaining 'first and last off' approval samples
  • Maintaining quality throughout production run
  • Liaising with management and operators to identify and categorise production issues
  • Responsible for care and low-level maintenance of both machines and tools (to agreed limits)
  • Liaising with appropriate support staff to arrange advanced levels of maintenance and repairs
  • Creating and control master setting sheets
  • Control and display of production and quality instructions
Suitable candidates will have
  • Previous experience within an injection moulding environment
  • The ability to read technical drawings and use measuring devices
  • An ability to work in a pressurised environment and meet deadlines
  • Served an apprenticeship or hold a relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification
Hours:Weekly rotating 2-shift pattern across Monday to Friday6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pmRemuneration package includes:
  • Competitive basic salary + shift enhancement
  • 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 well being 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

Matchtech Group