Mould Technician

Job Reference: WM – 2883

Location: Worcester

Salary: £32,000 - £36,000

Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Injection Mould Technician – Job Summary:

We’re supporting our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer based in Worcester, who are looking for a Mould Technician to join their growing team. The successful Injection Mould Technician will have an IMT Level 3 and have demonstrable application of SMED, tool trialling and NPI.

Salary:                         £32,000 – £36,000

Benefits:                      To be discussed at interview

Job Type:                    Permanent – DAYS ONLY (M-F)

Location:                     Worcester

Job Start date:            ASAP

Responsibilities:

  • Fault findings and problem solving of development and production processes.
  • Provide technical support to setters and the production team.
  • Coach, motivate and manage setters, ensuring individual and group productivity.
  • Oversee the training of Trainee Setters
  • Maintain the skills matrix for the Technical Team
  • Ensure machines/tooling are always optimised, minimising downtime.
  • Ensure high quality standards in line with the customer expectations and assist managers in continuous improvement.
  • Assist setters with tool changes including preparation, cleaning hoppers and material preparation.
  • Reception and initial assessments of incoming tooling and equipment
  • New tooling and sampling and maturation/optimisation
  • Fixtures and program development to include current and new product introduction.
  • Maintain highest standards of housekeeping in line with 5S protocols.
  • Manage machine-operating systems to achieve Tier 1- level OEE.
  • Continuous effort to reduced downtime and scrap levels.
  • Suggest and implement cost-saving ideas.
  • Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with 5S protocols.
  • Cover shifts for setters when needed.

About You:

  • Confident and conversant with plastic injection moulding products, processes, materials, tools, and equipment.
  • IMT 3 is essential. Be open to working towards your IMT 4.
  • Be a highly experienced setter/technician.
  • Demonstrable application of SMED
  • Demonstrate a continuous improvement/problem solving mindset.
  • Good communicator at various levels, including occasional customer facing.
  • Ability to coach and support a team.
  • Willing to lean and embrace new ways of working and embrace ever-changing production demands or requirements.
  • Be familiar with MRP systems and how they can be used to help resolve issues.
  • Self-motivated, with an eye for detail
  • Conscientious attitude to work

Job Application:

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