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Sedgefield
1 week ago
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Rewards & Benefits on Offer;

  • Auto-enrolment Royal London Pension after 3 months (5% employee & 3% employer)

  • Healthshield plan covering dental, optical, physio after 6 months

  • Life Assurance 1 x Basic salary after 6 months

  • Free On Site Parking

  • Overtime Rate (1.25)

  • Overtime Available.

    MTrec’s New Opportunity;

    MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client, based in Sedgefield, with their newest recruitment drive. A successful candidate will be responsible for responsible for running and setting Injection Moulding machines with Automation. They will run efficiently and within quality guidelines producing product to the correct customer requirements and BRC quality standards. If you are an experienced Setter/Operator, with a background in manufacturing, apply now for an immediate response!

    The Job You’ll Do;

  • Working in accordance with the company’s BRC Certification, Health & Safety policy and good manufacturing practice.

  • Operate all Injection Moulding machines including robotics in a safe and timely manner.

  • Perform product changeovers, setups and run established tooling to the customers specification and production time targets.

  • Diagnose and correct running faults in a timely manner once trained to do so.

  • Effectively communicate progress and any issues that arise to the Shift Manager/Process Engineer.

  • Complete the required information on the appropriate IT system/paperwork, ensuring completed in full and accurately, including a record of downtime and the reasons.

  • Maintain machine efficiencies and minimise the amount of scrap produced.

  • Identify tooling and process issues and communicate these and any defects to your Shift Manager/Process Engineer.

  • Maintain the area including machines to the highest hygiene level possible.

  • Control the process to maximise output but minimise scrap.

  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

  • Follow all procedures laid out in the training document and Handbook given when training commences.

  • Take an active part in any training and development programmes.

    About You;

  • Good verbal communication and listening skills, all communication both written and verbal must be in English.

  • Ability to use own initiative to work as an individual or as part of a team unsupervised.

  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment to meet team expectations.

  • Ability to operate computer equipment for data purposes.

  • Ability to use a variety of measuring equipment.

  • A methodical approach to systems and understanding of the importance of standards and established/agreed systems of work.

  • Able to make decisions based on experience, have confidence to act and make changes within given boundaries.

  • Good personal organisation under pressure from time, internal and external customers.

  • Ability to read and understand written planning and follow verbal instructions

  • A flexible approach to work

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