Injection Mould Setter (Weekend Shift)

Job description

Job Title: Setter (Weekend Shift)

Shift: 06:00 to 18:00 (Friday/Saturday/Sunday)

Location: Yaxley, Cambridgeshire

Hourly Rate: GBP18.12 per hour, plus GBP100 weekly shift allowance.

About Us: We are a leading manufacturer of high-quality drain covers, dedicated to providing durable and reliable solutions for infrastructure and construction projects. As a growing company, we take pride in our craftsmanship, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled plastics injection mould setter with leadership experience to oversee the weekend production operations within our Plastics department, ensuring machinery is set up correctly, production targets are met, and quality standards are maintained. This role combines hands-on machine setup and troubleshooting with leadership duties , ensuring a smooth and efficient manufacturing process.

As the Setter , you will:

• Set up, adjust, and maintain plastics manufacturing machines to ensure optimal performance.
• Monitor & Troubleshoot machine processes to minimize 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 .

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: GBP18.12 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Weekends only

Experience:

• Working as an Injection Mould Setter: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person