Injection Moulding Technician
A leading multinational manufacturer of packaging components is seeking a skilled Injection Moulding Technician to join their team at their site. This company boasts a long-standing reputation for manufacturing excellence, underpinned by industrial and technical prowess, high levels of automation, and advanced data exchange in its manufacturing processes.
Why This Role Stands Out:
Unlike larger moulding environments with huge mould shops and frequent tool/colour changes, this facility operates with a focused setup of 8 injection moulding machines. This streamlined approach results in fewer tool changes, allowing for more consistent production runs and a stable working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate Engel and Demag injection moulding machines and actuator assembly production lines on a rotational basis.
- Conduct quality control tasks per the cycle of control to ensure products meet customer specifications, taking full responsibility for accurate and timely checks.
- Perform comprehensive preventative and technical maintenance of production lines, including cleaning and lubrication of equipment and systems.
- Address breakdown repairs and reactive maintenance of automated assembly lines, packaging, and palletisation equipment.
- Assist in the installation of new equipment/machinery and modification of existing equipment.
- Operate and maintain the material conveyance system (Motan) and chiller systems.
- Troubleshoot and solve problems to tightly controlled and monitored standards, accurately documenting changes while adhering to quality standards.
- Engage in continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen System) by designing, developing, and implementing ideas.
- Promote safe working practices and adhere to the company's clean-as-you-go policy.
- Support intermittent stock takes as required by the business.
- Undertake any other reasonable requests made by a Director/Manager of the organisation.
Key Skills and Experience:
- An industry-recognised injection moulding qualification.
- Mechanical and electrical experience is advantageous.
- Experience with pneumatic maintenance.
- Ability to read technical drawings and manuals.
- Proficiency in fault-finding to component level.
- Strong awareness of Health and Safety requirements.
- Understanding of quality and hygiene standards in manufacturing.
- Capability to work unsupervised outside office hours responsibly and safely.
- Analytical and computer skills.
- Willingness to develop personal skills in line with the company's progression route.
- Flexibility to provide additional cover for holidays, absence, training, etc.
- Ability to handle boxes of components and pallets up to 10kg in weight, adhering to HSE guidelines on manual handling.
Hours and Benefits:
- Full-time, permanent position.
- 24/7 shift pattern: 2-day shifts (6 am to 6 pm), followed by 2-night shifts (6 pm to 6 am), then 4 days off.
- 23 days holiday.
- Pension scheme.
- Westfield Health Care Cash Plan.
- Life Assurance.
- Laundered uniform.
- Training budget available.
- Onsite parking.
- Complimentary drinks and fruit provided.