Tool Setter

Tool Setter
Telford, TF1
Salary: Competitive
Full Time; Permanent
Rotating shift pattern: 7am – 3pm, 3pm – 11pm and 11pm – 7am
i2r Packaging Solutions manufacture a comprehensive range of aluminium foil wrinklewall and smoothwall containers used throughout the food industry.
As a global leader in our field, we supply superior, lightweight, robust aluminium foil packaging for food for many leading retail brands as well as foil containers for wholesaler and distributor markets worldwide.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Shift Manager, the Setter will have responsibility for all aspects of the company press tooling setting programme.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Tool changes and setting in adherence to the production plan.
* Preparation and changing of aluminium coils when required.
* Clearance of tools after issues and prevention of downtime through monitoring and setting adjustments.
* Ensuring that the correct job specifications are in use on the press.
* The Setter will be responsible for rectifying any quality issues where possible escalating anything deemed as a risk.
* Monitoring and controlling of scrap levels with a target to reduce scrap.
* Reacting to presses when stopped ensuring they are restarted in a timely and safe manner.
* Cleaning and hygiene ensuring the factory, mainly the presses and their auxiliary equipment, are kept in excellent condition.
* Reporting any faults or concerns with the machinery to the Shift Manager or Maintenance Engineers.
* Ensuring all tasks are carried in a safe and professional manner following SOPs.
About You
Aptitude / Skills Required:
* Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
* Ability to work well alone or with others in a close team.
* Good organisational skills.
* Adaptable enough to improve the working environment through continuous improvement.
* Driven problem solver.
* Desire to learn and train others.
We're looking for someone who has:
* Experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Press tool or other industrial setting experience.
* Good computer literacy.
* ROSPA or national relevant equivalent.
* A counterbalance forklift licence (desirable).
* FMCG / Packaging industry experience (desirable).
Benefits Offered:
* 25 days annual leave plus 1 day for birthday.
* Employer pension contribution.
* Cash plan and discount benefit scheme.
Apply today with an up-to-date CV