Injection Mould Tool Setter / General Engineer

Principle Accountabilities
Primarily responsible for supporting setters in preparation and hanging of mould tools.
Activities, Duties and Key Tasks
* Retrieve prepared moulds and installs into injection moulding press
* Secure mould in machine and associated ancillary equipment
* Loads material into the machine hopper
* Remove moulds from the press and stage for disassembly
* Purge barrel of leftover materials at the conclusion of an order
* Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department
* Maintain clean and organised work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilisation
* Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance
* Follow Health and Safety regulations
* To be aware of tool change times and provide solutions for improvement of this.
* Complete and update necessary paperwork
* Perform maintenance work such as cleaning and oiling machines.
* Remove parts such as tools from machines after production runs are finished and ensure total clean down of run is completed.
* Inventory and record quantities of materials and finished products, requisitioning additional supplies as necessary.
* Repair or replace damaged moulds, pipes, belts, chains, or other equipment, using hand tools, hand-powered presses, or jib cranes.
* Obtain and move specified tools to work stations using appropriate equipment
* Connect water hoses to cooling systems of dies, using hand tools.
* Participate in continuous improvement practices
* Ensure good housekeeping is kept at all times.
* Work pro-actively with all employees across various departments, undertaking a flexible approach to ensure the business needs are met.
* Be responsible for proactively undertaking quality checking and caring about yours and colleagues work in producing good products and services
* Ad-hoc tasks for Line Manager and assist all Directors with all reasonable requests
* Take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself and any other persons who may be affected by your acts and to co-operate with the Company in order that the employer’s duty may be fulfilled.
* Carry out engineering operations using range of equipment throughout the business (eg Mill, Lathe, Ultrasonic Welder)
* Provide support to the Engineering Department relating to equipment maintenance and servicing.
Qualifications/Experience
Tool hanging qualifications (with preference for Demag) Desirable
Training can be given.
BIT NVQ 2 Desirable
Person Specification
Ability to work in a team Essential
Engineering background Essential
Injection moulding setting experience Desirable
Ability to trouble shoot Desirable
Knowledge of Demag machinery Desirable – training available
Understanding of Health and Safety legislation requirements Desirable
Lean manufacturing experience Desirable