Injection Moulding Technician

Working Hours
2 shift rotation of: 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00
The overall purpose of this position is to ensure that the injection moulding machines are set up and are running correctly. Ensure that component quality is maintained, and staff are deployed effectively.
Main Responsibilities
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
· 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 Required
· 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.
Qualifications Required
· Successful completion of the Engel Basic operations training course.
· Successful completion of the Engel Robotics basics training course.
· Meeting the criteria as laid out in the Injection moulding technicians training grading sheet.
· Continuous achievement of the personal develop plan criteria
Personal Characteristics
· Demonstrate and uphold the companies core values at all times.
· Must be proactive in supporting other members of the team.
· Willingness to learn and develop in the role as the department expands.
· Develops an ability to provide training to other members of staff.
Benefits:
· Company pension
· Health & well-being program
· Life assurance
· On-site parking
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