Lead Mould Technician

Job Overview: Working closely with our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a Lead Mould Technician to join their team at an exciting time for the business.

Benefits:

• Days Role
  
  
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + extra day for every 2 years’ service
  
  
• Healthcare
  
  
• Life Assurance 3x Annual Salary
  
  
• Employee Assistance Scheme
  
  
• Long Service Awards
  
  
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
  
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
  
• Extensive Learning & Development Opportunities
  
  
• Annual Merit Review
  
  Remit:
  
  
  • This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled injection moulding professional to join a forward-thinking company who place the wellbeing and development of their staff at the forefront of the business
    
    
  • This position will suit an experienced Injection Moulding Technician looking to further their career within injection moulding
    
    
  • Candidates MUST HAVE several years’ experience within setting, conditioning and process optimisation of injection moulding machines and experience with a range of materials.
    
    Role:
    
    
  • In the role of Lead Mould Technician, you will provide a comprehensive support to the manufacturing team to ensure that all relevant processes are maintained to achieve output and business demands
    
    
  • Ensure Mould Process Technicians and Production Operators are trained and developed to attain consistent skills standards and approach to quality, machinery and health and safety
    
    
  • Supervise, lead and mentor Process Technicians and Production Operators on shift to ensure maximum production efficiency
    
    
  • Rectify processing problems using fault finding skills and document accordingly to ensure processes followed
    
    
  • Introduce new products into plant in a structured, timely and efficient manner
    
    
  • Monitor equipment, troubleshoot and takes preventative action to ensure machinery is kept in safe working order
    
    
  • Liaise with other departments to ensure customer needs are understood and acted upon
    
    
  • Carry out continuous improvement on cycle times and machine layouts
    
    
  • Ensure optimisation of equipment and processes in conjunction with Continuous Improvement Manager
    
    
  • Deputise for Team Leader and/or Mould Setter roles on own shift and other shifts if necessary
    
    
  • Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained
    
    
  • Ensure adherence to health and safety guidelines including appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
    
    Experience:
    
    
  • Fully conversant with injection moulding processes
    
    
  • Strong fault-finding skills in both tools and product
    
    
  • Knowledge of ABB 6 axis and 3 axis robots an advantage
    
    
  • Good knowledge of health and safety, including COSHH
    
    
  • Good leadership and people skills
    
    
  • Strong problem-solving skills
    
    
  • Proactive approach to continuous improvement
    
    
  • Flexible approach to working hours
    
    
  • Strong communication skills across all areas
    
    Key Words: “Process Technician”, “Mould Technician”, “Injection Moulding Setter”, “Mould Process Technician”, “Process Engineer”, “Plastics”, “Injection Moulding”
    
    Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful.
    
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    Sierra 57 Consult –
    
    Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering
    
    “Sierra 57 Consult Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In compliance with the new regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Sierra 57 Consult will require proof of identification. A current copy of a passport, driving licence, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Email and faxed copies are acceptable”.
    
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