Injection Moulding Technician

Job Reference: WM – 2271

Location: Kent

Salary: £33,000 - £35,000

Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Injection Moulding Technician – Job Summary:

We’re supporting our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer  based in Paddock Wood, Kent, who are looking for an Injection Moulding Technician to join their growing team. The successful Injection Moulding Technician will have experience of setting and tool changing of Injection Moulding machinery

Salary:                         £33,000 – £35,000

Benefits:                      To be discussed at interview

Job Type:                    Permanent

Location:                     Paddock Wood, Kent

Job Start date:            ASAP

Responsibilities:

  • Working permanent afternoon shift / Monday – Friday / 1400-2200
  • Responsible for managing the smooth running of a shift
  • Following procedures regarding tool change start up, shut down.
  • Ensure tools are running to standards and meeting efficiency targets.
  • Preventive maintenance of tools and related equipment as required.
  • Shift handover to incoming process technician.
  • Scrap reduction, cycle efficiencies and submission of start-up and process change sheets.
  • Following procedures regarding line clearance when work orders complete.
  • Detailed reporting of any equipment breakdown.
  • Assist other technical departments when required.
  • Monitoring quality of production during production run.
  • Code of practice checks, housekeeping, 5’s, SMED.
  • Health and Safety.
  • Following work instructions regarding the manufacture of product.
  • Efficient operation of moulding machines and assembly ensuring acceptable quality of parts.
  • Recording scrap accurately and informing Leads of any issues.
  • Any reasonable duty or request to meet the demands of a flexible working environment.

About You:

  • Excellent knowledge of injection moulding process, related materials and equipment and of product produced.
  • Good communication
  • Good attitude.
  • Slinging and lifting training a must
  • Robot knowledge
  • Problem-solving skills

Job Application:

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