Our client is based close to Peterborough, Cambs and are a leading manufacturer of high-quality plastic products, dedicated to providing durable and reliable solutions for infrastructure and construction projects. As a growing company, they take pride in their craftsmanship, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.
They are seeking a skilled PLASTIC INJECTION MOULD SETTER who will responsible for the setup, operation, and optimisation of injection moulding machines to ensure efficient production and high-quality output. This role plays a critical part in maintaining smooth manufacturing processes, minimising downtime, and supporting a high-performing production team.
As the Supervisor/Setter, you will:
- Set up, adjust, and maintain plastics manufacturing machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitor & Troubleshoot machine processes to minimise downtime.
- Conduct tooling changes safely and efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and company policies.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience within an injection moulding manufacturing environment as well as setting experience.
- To change tools and keep machines running at their optimum capacity.
- To be able to calibrate master batch units in accordance with setting sheets.
- To monitor machine performance against calculated timing and quality standards and to act promptly to production problems to ensure minimal reject level.
- Have good communication skills at all levels to be able to liaise with operators, supervisor and Production Manager with regards to production requirements.
- Have reasonable level of computer literacy to key scrap quantities, downtime reasons and other information into our ERP system.
- Able to demonstrate an organised approach and ability to cope well under pressure.
- Have good numeracy skills and an ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner, with a good standard of written and spoken English.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Benefits:
- Onsite, free parking
- Company benefits platform with access to high street store cash back and discounts.
- Comprehensive training provided to develop your skills.
- Supportive and friendly team environment.
- Weekly Paid
Be part of a company that plays a crucial role in building tomorrow’s infrastructure—join our team today!
Candidates must be open to flexibility in this role. Due to the ever-changing needs of the business you may at times be needed on other shifts.
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