Machine Setter / Technician

Job Title; Machine Setter / Technician Salary; £35,000 per annum Shift; Monday to Thursday, 7:00am-3:00pm, Friday 7:00am-1:30pm Location; Blaby, Leicester Our client is a leading manufacturer of precision, technical and injection moulding components. They have an exciting opportunity to join their Mould shop team as a Moulding Machine Setter/Technician. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team, reporting to the Factory Manager. The Machine Setter / Technician Role; * Fit and set both insert and full tools to various range of moulding machines * Ensure zero moulding defects or rework * Ensure cycle rates are achieved or exceeded * Carry out cleaning of the machines to ensure 100% uptime * Quality check parts and complete first off inspection * Basic maintenance and cleaning of tools before, after or during production runs * Operate up to 5 machines when required when machine setting is not required * Ensure working towards KPI’s and * Keep a tidy and safe working environment Our Ideal Machine Setter / Technician Candidate; * Must have experience of setting mould machines between 35 to 200 tons (ideally Arburg, Negri bossi or Engel) * Experience in multi cavity, hot runner and hot tip systems * Knowledge of engineering polymers and the optimisation and processing of these materials * Experience in setting new machines and tools from scratch * A constant focus on quality and speed * Experience of Lean manufacturing or 5S is advantageous * Must be self-motivated, adaptable, organised and be able to use your own initiative * A positive “can do” attitude The Machine Setter / Technician Benefits * Free parking * Pension * Yearly bonus * Training and development opportunities * Career progression If you are interested in this opportunity please apply directly through this website or call (phone number removed)