Main Duties:
* Assisting the Injection Moulding Team with the development of new tooling and moulding programs.
* Safe and efficient tool changes (last off through to first off) of existing tools using pre-set programs.
* Ensure that all ancillary machinery is set up correctly.
* Material handling, including material and colour changes, mixing, drying and granulating.
* Ensure and confirm that first off’s meet relevant quality standards.
* Utilisation of staff to assist with tool changes, material changes, and general operation of the department.
* Actively participate in process improvement activities.
Additional Tasks/Areas for Development of Role:
* Must be able to start-up and shut-down the entire department including moulding machines and all ancillary equipment.
* Ability to develop an understanding of all aspects of the process, tooling and materials.
* Accurate recording and reporting of shift production metrics
* Troubleshooting and fault correction through machine settings.
* Setting up and programming robots and sprue pickers
Knowledge, Experience & Skills you will learn:
* Understand the characteristics of the materials used
* Good Understanding of the injection moulding process.
* Experience using Engel injection moulding machines and robots.
* Recognise process faults & component defects and understand what is required to rectify them
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, Full-time, Permanent
3-6 month training plan - £12.65 per hour for the duration of training - working day shifts.
Upon completion of training - £13.91 per hour - moving to a 2 shift rotation:
06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00
(potential for 3 shifts in future - 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00 / 22:00-06:00)
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Swift (Gloucester) are acting an employment agency in regards to this role
Salary description
£12.65 - £13.91 per hour