Tool Setter

Would you like to work for a global leader in the packaging industry? We are currently hiring skilled, experienced Tool Setters to work with our Plastic Moulding technologies. Very soon, you will become a valued part of a small, supportive Technical Team here in Market Rasen whilst benefitting from the cutting-edge expertise which comes with being part of a large multi-national organisation.

About Amcor/ Amcor-Market Rasen:

At Amcor, we create innovative packaging and engineered products that we believe make life better for people and the planet. We do this every day by leveraging our unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership and deep innovation expertise to serve customers or all sizes around the world. Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry leading talent of 70,000 global employees across more than 400 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design and manufacture innovative products with an eye towards the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey.

The Market Rasen site, located approximately 15 miles Northeast of Lincoln, has been established for over 50 years and currently employs around 125 people. We specialise in the production of innovative, standard and consumer products for the food, healthcare, cosmetic and personal care markets.

The site provides a clean, modern, non-food environment and you would benefit from a set, predicable work pattern (Monday to Friday) alternating between ‘early’ shifts (week 1) and ‘late’ shifts (week 2). We offer paid breaks and an equivalent of 6.6 weeks’ annual leave per year.

Job Purpose

Change of tooling and complete set up of ancillary equipment to meet production demands when planned.

Principal responsibilities

· Carry out line clearance at end of production in preparation for next tooling.

· Safely remove and refit tooling to presses in accordance with company procedures.

· Carry process adjustments and full set ups.

· Prove tooling and troubleshoot machine and process before handing over to production lines.

· Liaise with operational staff to understand tooling related issues.

· Liaise with Quality engineers for product improvement.

· To be flexible in a “breakdown” scenario.

· All employees are required to maintain safe working practices by adhering to the Health and Safety policies of the company in place at any given time.

· The post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and do not in themselves justify the re-evaluation of the post.

Person Specification

Essential

· Qualified to NVQ LVL2 in polymer process or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ LVL3 in polymer process

Essential

• Clear and proven experience in a technical/setting environment

Desirable

• 3 Years proven experience in setting high speed plastic moulding machines

Essential

· Knowledge of plastics processing and machine setting of Injection moulding machines.

· Able to compile setting and fault- finding instructions.

· Confident in challenging existing practices and looking for continuous improvement in all areas of work.

· The ability to work on one’s own initiative to achieve objectives.

· The ability to communicate effectively.

· Is able to work as part of a team to achieve team objectives

· Able to respond positively to changing work demands

· Is conscientious and thorough in all aspects of work responsibilities, and has a professional approach to work

· Has a logical and methodical approach to problem solving/fault finding issues

· Ability to listen, and take up new skills

· Able to follow instruction to ensure work is completed as required

· Wants to give a good service, recognising the importance of customer satisfaction on their own work

· Ability to undertake duties in every respect as laid out in the job description (further to training if required)

Desirable

· Crane licence

· Good knowledge of H&S requirements

· Experience of Moldflow technology

· Blow moulding experience (IBM & EBM) would be highly regarded.

· Sepro Robots.

· SMED and Lean Manufacturing experience.

Pay: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Work Location: In person