Machine Setter Technician

Description:

Our client is looking for a Machine Setter Technician to work at a location in Waterlooville

Key Responsibilities for the position include:
• Load/unload injection mould tools following the safe systems of work. • Setting of production tooling and ancillary equipment in line with master settings. • Plan and prepare upcoming production jobs in advance to optimise changeover process • Effective hand over from set up to production with Quality Technician, Supervisors and Operator. • Follow the reject escalation process and report to the Senior Technician any equipment that is failing to perform to satisfactory standards. • Use structured problem-solving process to resolve issues with containment and permanent corrective actions • Work in cross-functional teams to establish root cause and corrective actions to injection moulding process issues • Knowledge Capture and Sharing for best practice and standard work improvements • Maintenance of records to confirm process is in control. • Assist the development department with NPI (trials, SMS etc)

Key Skills & Experience required for the position include:
Education Essential • NVQ Level 3 / Level 3 PTIC or equivalent in injection moulding or other related engineering or manufacturing subject. Desirable • Completed Apprenticeship in a related subject. • Aim (Advanced injection moulding). • Process Technician training. Knowledge Essential • Knowledge of injection moulding process including monitoring/optimising and development of process. • Knowledge of injection moulding machines including all safety features. • Knowledge of injection moulding ancillary equipment including Robots/hot runner systems and mould heaters. • Knowledge of materials processing and processing temperatures. • Scientific moulding/DOE experience • Use of problem-solving techniques. Desirable • Basic knowledge of manual handling practices. • Knowledge of conducting gate freeze studies. • Knowledge of calculating residence times. • Knowledge of Calculating projected clamp tonnage. • Knowledge of injection mould tooling. Skills Essential • Troubleshooting – structured problem solving, root cause identification and implementing permanent corrective action • Communication and teamwork – Talking to others to convey information • Manual dexterity skills Abilities Essential • Attention to detail • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team • Ability to adapt to changing demands and remain flexible • Ability to multitask • Ability to work towards deadlines • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Experience Essential • Previous experience working in a similar role in an injection moulding setting.