Thermoformer Setter

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? 

Permanent role
Gateshead or Tanfield location
3 Shift Pattern Rotating – 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am
£33.7k pa (equating to £16.21 per hour including shift allowance - 40-hour week)
Excellent overtime rates available
20 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1 gift holiday per year
Company pension scheme
Cycle To Work scheme
Employee Assistance program
Electric charging points on site
Various staff events including charity events
Employee saving scheme
Greggs Friday!!
Tyne & Wear location
Easily accessible
Supportive culture, inclusive environment and growing employer THE BUSINESS
  
Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Thermoforming Setter to work on a permanent contract for our client based in Tyne & Wear. The role consists of working a 3-shift pattern 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm & 11pm-7am.
  
The organisation produces a variety of products including food packaging. They provide themselves on their ability to provide innovative designs built on sustainability. They are a growing employer and their reputation has been built on offering high quality products at cost effective pricing.
  
As an experienced thermoforming setter, you will be responsible for setting up to 8 illig thermoforming lines.
  
THE ROLE  

To act as a thermoforming setter and drive the efficient running of the thermoforming department working efficiently to the speed and quality required.
To perform tool changes and change products as and when necessary
To run the Thermoforming machines to correct standard including Quality and Speed
To complete all relevant paperwork during every shift in a timely manner
To perform Quality checks and weight checks as and when required
To perform inspections of products throughout production to ensure they meet the required quality
To check and prepare tooling to make ready to be installed into thermoforming machines
Change tooling parts or blade changes as and when required
Diagnose and correct running faults in a timely manner
Keep the area tidy with “CLEAN AS YOU GO” and completes allocated cleaning tasks on a daily basis as outlined in the cleaning rota
Effectively communicate progress and any issues that arise with the Shift Manager / Shift Supervisor.
May be required to wrap pallets and move product pallets around site.
To ensure all protective clothing provided is worn as per the guidance
To work within company Health and Safety Rules
To assist and adhere to BRC standards
To carry out any other duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed and maintain a professional attitude
Adhere to all policies and procedures as set out within the employee handbook   THE PERSON 

You must have a minimium of 2 years’ experience as a Thermoforming Setter in the plastics industry using Illig machines to be considered for this role
Must be competent to run multiple machines
Must be prepared to work shifts and contribute to overtime
Must understand food hygiene
Mechanical skills and very basic electrical skills   TO APPLY

Please send your updated CV to Harry Mann in our Engineering team or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group