Injection Moulding Setter at Essentra, Oxford Spires Park

We are currently seeking a number of injection moulding setters to join our production team, based at our Kidlington manufacturing site.

Please note, we offer two shift patterns to suit different working preferences:

• 4 on, 4 off continental shift pattern, with an additional shift premium.
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, days only, with no shift premium.

Please indicate which shift pattern you would like to be considered for when applying.

Responsibilities:

• Plan ahead for production changes by ensuring they have all the relevant tools, materials and equipment for the next change over
• Safely shut down machines at the end of their production runs ensuring all Safe Systems of Work (SSOW’s) are followed
• Safely remove moulds from machines and return to appropriate safe place
• Remove all materials not required for the next job and ensure adequate materials available for next job
• Safely install the tool for the next run and ensure that all installations are completed safely and completely
• Accurately report on daily performance sheets
• Lead by example in the delivery of all work to encourage positive business growth
• Maintain the area production quality levels and machine productivity uptime
• Process the production run to standard setting requirements and produce product standards to First Off acceptable standard
• Optimise the process to ensure that target cycle times and cavitation are achieved or exceeded
• Ensure that machines put into production are set in a clean and tidy manner suitable and safe for production operatives
• Ensure that all machine monitoring is set with appropriate tolerances to ensure safe repeatability of process
• Update the business performance monitoring system with accurate data to validate production
• Ensure all documentation is completed completely and accurately.
• Respond to machine problems to resolve quality, uptime or safety issues
• Investigate opportunities to improve SMED, TPM, mould capture, processing efficiencies, material drying & conveyancing, recycling and automation to reduce manual workloads.
• Ensure the completion of objectives On Time, In Full, To Standard
• Completion of weekly IMM fitness for use checks.

Skills and Experience:

Experience of working as an injection moulding setter is essential

Formal Injection Moulding Setting Qualifications

Formal Injection Moulding Processing Qualifications

Cranes, lifting and slinging, PPT

A “team player” with the ability to work productively and easily with others

Excellent communicator both at shop floor and management level

Ability to work well and calmly under pressure

Flexible and approachable

IMT qualification an advantage

What we Offer:

Competitive basic salary

Discretionary bonus

Up to 5% matched pension contribution

4x annual salary life assurance

Annual leave depending on the shift pattern

Extra paid day off for your birthday

Paid day off for volunteering

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Employee discounts through MyDiscounts

Eyecare Vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

UK Sharesave Scheme

Training

Free parking

Essentra Components are a global market leader in plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal components. We have a history of over 65 years, producing essential components across a huge range of industries and applications. 

Making it easier for our customers is our top priority. That's why we operate internationally in 29 countries across 4 continents. With every order, we offer a hassle-free experience through our 14 manufacturing facilities, 34 distribution centres and 40 sales and service locations. 

We have over 45,000 standard parts and one of the world’s most extensive product offerings, all available for immediate dispatch and fast delivery. 

Our product range features caps and plugs, wire and cable management, flange protection, knobs, handles and grips, access hardware, PCB and electronics hardware 

Our Vision is to be “The world’s leading responsible hassle-free supplier of essential industrial components” 

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Documentary evidence will be requested at interview.