Injection Mould Setter - Peterborough, United Kingdom - The Best Connection Employment Group

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Peterborough, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are currently seeking an Injection Moulding Setter to start for our client, a busy production company in Whittlesey. To carry out competent and efficient mould changes. To maximize OEE by improving Uptime, Quality and Cycle efficiencies.

Flexible working is a major factor in this role as hours are Monday to Friday 07:00 to 15:00, 15:00 to 23:00, 23:00 to 07:00 on a two-weekly rotation with a 30 minutes' paid break, totaling 40 hours per week.

Roles and Responsibilities

Daily running of moulding machines in line with Mould shop capacity plan.
To monitor machine utilization for all shifts using ThingTrax monitoring system.
Updating ThingTrax to indicate machine status i.e., running, tool change, sampling etc.
Check during shifts that all available machines are running. Reporting to senior setter or Shift Manager any issues which effect machine running.
Carry out tool changes to achieve maximum utilisation in conjunction with mould shop plan and running priority.
Promote SMED principles to achieve rapid tool changes.
Monitor tool changes per shift and durations, identify areas for improvement.
Target worst case cycle times and install improvement actions. Once worst cases are actioned move to next level with overall objective of all machines being within quoted cycle times.
Check daily quality issues with quality department/inspectors and plan corrective actions.
Identify any training required: liaise with Shift manager on personal improvements.
Carry out settingconditioning / tool hanging to maximize machine running performance.
Conduct and or participate in problem solving actions where appropriate.
Record data relevant to process controls (setting sheet), process improvements and best practices.
Liaise with Shift manager and Production manager on any issues or management support requirements.
Promote 5S principles and best practices.
Ensure working areas are left in neat and tidy condition on completion of task.
Perform any other duties as requested within the scope of your ability and in pursuance of the company objectives.