Trainee Injection Process & Maintenance Technician
Sittingbourne

Another excellent opportunity for a trainee to join a large organisation which after a successful hands-on probationary period an apprenticeship will be offered. Ideal for a college or school leaver looking to launch their career

The role will include the following:
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• To work with Senior Setters and learn all aspects of tool changing in the Injection Moulding Department.
• To learn all aspects of the injection moulding machines i.e., mechanical, electrical, or fluid power.
• To work with the maintenance department to prevent, diagnose and correct any machine breakdowns.
• To ensure that all tool changes are carried out safely and within Health and Safety guidelines.
• To learn all aspects of process control and process setting. To enable the Injection Moulding Department to produce product that complies with companies quality standards.
• To work with the Process Engineer and Production Supervisor to reduce machine downtime within the guideline outlined by SMED.
• When fully trained, be responsible for the quality of product produced via the Injection Moulding process. As part of this responsibility, regular quality checks are required on each machine.
• To ensure that the Production Schedule is followed, and that “Barco” (production monitoring system) is updated as required.
• To ensure the Injection Moulding machines and the surrounding area are maintained in a clean and tidy condition at all times, especially after tool changing.
• To ensure that the Injection Moulding machines are restarted after tool and Insert changes with minimal scrap and downtime incurred.
• To work with the shift Supervisor, Process Engineer and QC department, to monitor and adjust the process parameters to ensure that the required quality standards are maintained.
• To ensure that any machine “faults” (electrical or mechanical) are reported to the Supervisor immediately.
• To comply with all the requests of your Manager to ensure the smooth operation of the department. This may include flexible working as required.

Hours of work: 1st & 2nd year 7am-3pm, then after rotating weekly shifts of 7am-3pm & 3pm-11pm.

If you have a passion for Engineering and looking to kick start your career then do not waste time and Contact us now for more information