Machine Setter / Technician

Job Title; Machine Setter / Technician

Salary; £35,000 per annum

Shift; Monday to Thursday, 7:00am-3:00pm, Friday 7:00am-1:30pm

Location; Blaby, Leicester

Our client is a leading manufacturer of precision, technical and injection moulding components. They have an exciting opportunity to join their Mould shop team as a Moulding Machine Setter/Technician. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team, reporting to the Factory Manager.

The Machine Setter / Technician Role;

* Fit and set both insert and full tools to various range of moulding machines

* Ensure zero moulding defects or rework

* Ensure cycle rates are achieved or exceeded

* Carry out cleaning of the machines to ensure 100% uptime

* Quality check parts and complete first off inspection

* Basic maintenance and cleaning of tools before, after or during production runs

* Operate up to 5 machines when required when machine setting is not required

* Ensure working towards KPI’s and

* Keep a tidy and safe working environment

Our Ideal Machine Setter / Technician Candidate;

* Must have experience of setting mould machines between 35 to 200 tons (ideally Arburg, Negri bossi or Engel)

* Experience in multi cavity, hot runner and hot tip systems

* Knowledge of engineering polymers and the optimisation and processing of these materials

* Experience in setting new machines and tools from scratch

* A constant focus on quality and speed

* Experience of Lean manufacturing or 5S is advantageous

* Must be self-motivated, adaptable, organised and be able to use your own initiative

* A positive “can do” attitude

The Machine Setter / Technician Benefits

* Free parking

* Pension

* Yearly bonus

* Training and development opportunities

* Career progression

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply directly through this website or call (phone number removed)