Injection Moulding Process Technician in Littleborough

My client is currently looking for an Injection Moulding Process Technician, to join their expanding operationAs Injection Moulding Process Technician, reporting to the Production Manager you will be responsible for setting up and operating automated Thermoset and Injection molding machines, capable of making necessary adjustments and/or minor mechanical repairs to the machines and most auxiliary equipment in a efficient and safe manner.Functions & Responsibilities for the Injection Moulding Process Technician; * Working mainly in the Thermo set Cell producing high quality parts involving quality control checks and helps maintain customer requirements according to specification and various dimensions such as wall thickness, flash, plastic distribution, concavity, convexity warped sections or cosmetic finish etc. * Makes adjustments to correct and/or eliminate defects.Also will be asked on occasions to fill in with injection moulding team. * Functions within an ISO/Team environment effectively. * Perform programming of molding machines that produces plastic injected parts, including auxiliary equipment, etc. * Troubleshoot molding process issues (flash, short-shots, sinks, splay, etc) * Perform mold changes and set ups as required within scheduled mold change timeframes utilizing in-process and setup sheets. * Change-out/purge and maintain material as needed. * Coordinate mold set-up activities with production schedules to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiencies. * Troubleshoot mold problems, develop root cause and provide a quick permanent corrective action. Perform minor maintenance repair if needed. * Maintain various production and quality reports. * Perform or assist in preventative maintenance on machines and auxiliary equipment as assigned. * Observes all local and Company safety policies and procedures as well as housekeeping requirements. * The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requestedExpected Skills / Training of the Injection Moulding Process Technician * Plastics Technology or equivalent and/or at least five years related experience or training. * Mechanically inclined with experience in mould servicing/strip down clean etc * Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills as demonstrated in the context of the interviewing processes.If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your full CV or feel free to phone the office to discuss the role. Even if this position doesn't meet your needs but you are still looking please get in touch.5S Recruitment Ltd acts an employment business for permanent roles. We take your application seriously and we make every effort to respond to all applicants