Senior Process Technician - Injection Moulding (Ref: PK8394)

NEW VACANCY! (PK8394)

SENIOR PROCESS TECHNICIAN - INJECTION MOULDING

CENTRAL IRLEAND

€48,000 - €54,000 + Pension after qualifying period

Hours of work: Day Shift

Reporting to the Plant Production Manager, the Senior Process Technician is responsible for machine set-up, ongoing maintenance, and operation of the Injection Moulding production line. Technicians are responsible for ensuring the machines produce high quality products, run smoothly at capacity, and are properly maintained. A strong mechanical and/or electrical background is desirable, as is prior experience working in a manufacturing setting. This is a day shift-based role.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day machine set-up, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the injection moulding production line.
• Perform mould and Machine cleaning and cleaning of machines, robots and ancillary equipment.
• Responsible for process optimisation and executing continuous improvement programmes.
• Production of finished goods, compliant with SOP's and Customer requirements.
• Access and adhere to quality specifications and special instructions on orders.
• Perform quality checks and collect quality data as required.
• Complete documentation associated with the quality and regulatory environment in which the business operates.
• Material handling of raw materials and finished goods.
• Housekeeping of work area.
• Perform other production related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Technical qualification in Manufacturing or Mechanical / Automation Engineering or Equivalent time served experience, with excellent working knowledge of machine setting, controls, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience should come with a record of CPD (Continual Professional Development).
• Five Plus years' Experience working in a similar manufacturing setting e.g., BRC / Hygiene Production Environment.
• Knowledge of machine operation and a team production concept.
• Organised and experienced with line clearance and Health & Safety Protocols.
• Must be able to work individually with minimum supervision, but also as part of a broader manufacturing team.
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma would be an advantage.