Plastic Moulding Technician
| Sector: |
Engineering and Manufacturing |
| Salary: |
Competitive |
| Location: |
Sudbury |
| Role: |
Full Time |
| Contract: |
Permanent |
| Job ref: |
913703 |
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Just Recruitment is working with a long-standing manufacturing business based in Sudbury to recruit a 'Plastic Moulding Technician' to join their team.
The key purpose of this role is to set moulding machines under the direct supervision of the Supervisor/Manager and to ensure the smooth running of the production process and guarantee that all products are produced to the stated specifications.
Key duties include:
- Setting the correct tool into the moulding machine as required, using clamps, bolts and hand tools as necessary.
- Setting machine controls to regulate temperature, moulding pressure and cycle time according to the specification/procedures for each job card.
- Ensuring the correct raw materials are added to the hopper and then commencing production.
- Being responsible for ensuring that the machine operator is aware of the necessary work required of them for the correct quality of the finished product.
- Carrying out all repairs and maintenance as required throughout the shift.
- Liaising with the General Manager to ensure the smooth running of the shop floor and organisation of the work schedule.
- Reporting any problems, breakdowns, staffing issues, etc., to the General Manager or Administrator in a timely fashion.
- Ensuring that all machines are set and ready to run for the Operators to commence their shift.
- Ensuring that each operator is completely aware of all aspects of the work that they are given to do and understands the importance of Quality Checking and hourly checking procedures.
- Ensuring that all product is correctly labelled and identifiable, including anything in the regrind room.
- Ensuring that good housekeeping is maintained at all times.
Key requirements for this role include:
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to plan and organise within strict deadlines.
- Excellent team worker, with the ability and self-discipline to work alone effectively.
- Positive approach to production support and customer service.
- Highly driven and self-motivated.
- Maintains a professional attitude, keeps calm and controlled.
- Confident working in a demanding and pressurised environment.
- Adaptable and flexible in approach to change.
- Proactive decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to use conceptual thinking and awareness to generate new ideas.
This is a Monday to Friday role, working on a split shift schedule.
Free parking is available on-site.
Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Contact Bridie James to talk about this role on 01376 517079
