Mould Process Technician

Job Title: Mould Process Technician

Salary: €50,000

Benefits: To be discussed at interview

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Co. Westmeath

Job Start date: ASAP

Shift Pattern: 4 Shift Cycle

We're supporting our client, a leading Injection moulding manufacturer based in Co. Westmeath, who are looking for a Mould Process Technician to join their growing team. The successful Mould Process Technician will have experience of machine start up & shut down, process optimisation and injection moulding production environments.

Responsibilities for Mould Process Technician:
• Responsible for assuring the efficient use of materials, machines, moulds, auxiliary equipment and employees.
• Perform mould set up and colour changes to meet production demands as needed.
• Troubleshoot mould processes, machines, and auxiliary equipment problems and make necessary changes to ensure quality and reduce downtime.
• Set moulding process parameters to ensure product meets dimensional and quality requirements.
• Provide technical assistance to moulding technicians and operators.
• Ensure compliance to all moulding area related procedures, policies and work instructions.
• Participate in and support the Quality Management System
• Support new tool design and development.
• Air, Water and Material supply to Moulding Machines to be used, monitored and maintained to the highest standards. PM's to be carried out as needed.
• Preventative maintenance approach to be taken with regards to Injection Moulding machine and auxiliary equipment. Ensuring PM plans as per machine supplier recommendations is maintained to the highest level of asset care.
• Promote and support TPM projects within the Moulding Department
• Develop and maintain a culture of world class preventative maintenance thinking, including Industry 4.0 thinking and projects
• Setting and sharing best practice

About You:
• Engineering Degree - preferable in Injection Moulding/ Polymer
• Polymer knowledge
• Good general knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• A minimum of 5 years work experience in a production company
• Understanding good manufacturing practices
• Understanding PM and TPM
• Ability to lead by teaching
• Solid written and spoken English skills

Job Application:

If you would like to be considered for the role of Mould Process Technician, please apply with your full CV - or call us now. Whilst this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don't hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you.

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