Injection Mould Tool Hanger

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Job description

Job Overview: Working alongside our client; an injection moulding manufacturer, as part of their growth plan, are looking for multiple Injection Mould Tool Hangers or Trainee Setters to join their team. There is a strong focus on training and development, with a clearly defined route to progress through to becoming a Production Shift Setter. You should enjoy working as part of a close team and be passionate about what you do.

Overview:

* As a Tool Hanger you will be required for the safe operation of moulding machines and associated equipment. To meet production targets.

* To maintain agreed quality standards

* When required assist the technical team with the safe removal and loading of the injection mould tooling from the machines.

* Full one-on-one training is provided within injection moulding tool hanging, mould tool securing within an injection moulding production machine

Responsibilities:

* Plan for production changes by ensuring they have all the relevant tools, materials and equipment for the next changeover

* Safely shut down machines at the end of their production runs ensuring all Safe Systems of Work (SSOW's) are followed

* Safely remove moulds from machines and return to appropriate safe place

* Remove all materials not required for the next job and ensure adequate materials available for next job

* Safely install the tool for the next run and ensure that all installations are completed safely and completely

* Ensure that machines are in a clean and tidy manner suitable and safe for production operatives

* Ensure all documentation is completed completely and accurately.

* Investigate opportunities to improve SMED, TPM, mould capture, processing efficiencies, material drying & conveyancing, recycling and automation to reduce manual workloads

* Maintain a responsible, morale and ethical behaviour to support the business ethics

Essential Skills/Experience:

* Safe use of tool hanging equipment

* Injection Moulding safe machine shut down

* Cranes, lifting and slinging, PPT

* Introductory machine operator processing

* Health and Safety

* SMED activity (desirable)

Desired Skills/Experiences:

* Experience of working within a similar role

* A "team player" with the ability to work productively and easily with others

* Excellent communicator both at shop floor and management level

* Ability to work well and calmly under pressure

* Flexible and approachable

Key Words: "Injection Moulding Tool Hanger", "Tool Hanger", "Mechanical Fitter", "Mechanical Engineer", "Trainee Setter" "Injection Moulding", "Process Technician", "Injection Moulding Setter", "Plastics", "Injection Moulding Operator"

Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful.

For all UK positions candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK

For all other countries you must have a valid working visa and in date passport

Sierra 57 Consult -

Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist - Plastics & Packaging

"Sierra 57 Consult Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In compliance with the new regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Sierra 57 Consult will require proof of identification. A current copy of a passport, driving licence, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Email and faxed copies are acceptable".

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