Job Description:

Reports to shift supervisor/production manager, purpose is to ensure all products are manufactured in accordance with supplied formula or specification, through safe and effective operation of the production equipment.

Main areas of responsibility:

• Monitoring production processes ensuring optimum running conditions.
• Tooling change overs
• Resolving machine related production/quality issues in an efficient and timely manner
• Providing efficient end of shift handovers
• Produce quality moulded product.
• Barrel and screw cleaning
• Assist with the start-up and shutdown of the extrusion lines
• Monitor and maintain quality in accordance with specification.
• Use fork truck and manual means to move raw material and finished products.
• Perform tool trials.
• Help to achieve optimum production.
• Assist other moulding setters and operators.
• Make every effort to keep moulded product scrap to a minimum.
• Maintain a clean and tidy workplace and good housekeeping within the department (5’s)
• Throughout each shift measure and record quality checks and monitor product quality
• Follow and understand operating procedures and setting sheets for moulded products.
• Inform the Production Manager immediately of any breaches of the works rules.

Key performance indicators:

• Production Downtime
• Scrap levels
• Quality Complaints
• Machine Efficiencies
• House Keeping

Knowledge, skills & experience:

• Previous experience as an injection moulding technician/Setter
• Previous experience working within the plastics industry is desirable but not essential.
• Multi-Tasking
• Good knowledge of plastics and the uses/properties

Competencies:

• Self-motivated and focused.
• Leadership
• Problem solving
• Good communicator
• Decisive
• Technical and analytical
• Strong team player
• Proactive and flexible to business demands

Unspecified Duties:

This job description reflects the immediate requirements and objectives of the post. It is not an exhaustive list of duties but gives a general indication of the work undertaken which may vary in detail in light of changing demands and priorities.