Job Description
Mould Setter – Job Summary:
We’re supporting our client, a leading Injection Moulding manufacturer based in Peterborough, who are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join their growing team. The successful Maintenance Technician will have experience in Tool Changes, setting and mould machine operation.
Salary: £Excellent
Benefits: To be discussed at interview
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Peterborough
Job Start date: ASAP
3 Shift pattern, rotating every 2 weeks.
Responsibilities:
- Daily running of moulding machines in line with Mould shop capacity plan.
- To monitor machine utilization for all shifts using ThingTrax monitoring system.
- Updating ThingTrax to indicate machine status i.e., running, tool change, sampling etc.
- Check during shifts that all available machines are running. Reporting to senior setter or Shift Manager any issues which effect machine running.
- Carry out tool changes to achieve maximum utilization in conjunction with mould shop plan and running priority.
- Promote SMED principles to achieve rapid tool changes.
- Monitor tool changes per shift and durations, identify areas for improvement.
- Target worst case cycle times and install improvement actions. Once worst cases are actioned move to next level with overall objective of all machines being within quoted cycle times.
- Check daily quality issues with quality department/inspectors and plan corrective actions.
- Identify any training required: liaise with Shift manager on personal improvements.
- Carry out setting-conditioning / tool hanging to maximize machine running performance.
- Conduct and or participate in problem solving actions where appropriate.
- Record data relevant to process controls (setting sheet), process improvements and best practices.
- Liaise with Shift manager and Production manager on any issues or management support requirements.
- Promote 5S principles and best practices.
- Ensure working areas are left in neat and tidy condition on completion of task.
- Perform any other duties as requested within the scope of your ability and in pursuance of the company objectives.
Health and Safety
- Ensure all duties are performed in a safe and efficient manner within the parameters of current Health and Safety legislation (HASAW Act 1974).
- Understand and carry out individual responsibility.
- Notify immediately, any accidents, near misses or hazards and assist in any investigation,
- Use and maintain in good condition, protective equipment provided for personal safety.
- Always keep work area clean & tidy and free from obstructions.
Development
- If required by the Company, introduce new employees into the operation training them as and when required.
- Through the appraisal process, identify areas of personal and team development required.
- Develop through continuous performance improvements, customer service and operational efficiencies.
Job Application:
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