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Machine Setter

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Job ID:

92465

Job Type:

12 hour shift

Category:

Engineering

Educations:

GCSE
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Posted:

2025-07-29

Location:

Job Views:

4

Salari:

GBP Negotiable
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Job Description:

Job information Machine Setter from the Company Purflux Filtration Ltd, this latest Machine Setter job vacancy is located in the city Tredegar NP EF located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Engineering field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

Summary

As a Machine Setter, you will be integral to the operation of plastics injection moulding processes, ensuring machinery is set up and functioning efficiently. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, Your expertise in milling and SolidWorks will enhance your ability to troubleshoot and maintain equipment.

We are offering an Machine Setter role with on-the-job training

Shift Work to be discussed:

Weekend (Days Fri-Mon) Hours: 36 hours

Afternoons (Mon-Thurs) Hours: 37

Rate Competitive

Key Responsibilities:

Mould Setup and Configuration:

  • Accurately installing, securing, and aligning moulds on the injection moulding machines based on production specifications.
  • Configuring machine parameters, including injection speed, pressure, temperature, and cooling systems, to ensure consistent product quality

Production Monitoring:

  • Conducting initial trial runs to verify the mould and machine settings produce parts that meet dimensional and aesthetic standards.
  • Continuously monitoring production output to detect and address defects or inconsistencies.

Troubleshooting:

  • Diagnosing and resolving issues, such as material flow problems, cooling system malfunctions, or machine faults.
  • Minimising downtime by implementing efficient solutions or coordinating repairs when necessary.

Quality Assurance:

  • Performing routine inspections of moulded components using measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers) to ensure adherence to specifications.
  • Maintaining proper documentation of quality checks and machine settings to facilitate traceability.

Maintenance and Optimisation:

  • Ensuring machines and moulds are kept in optimal working condition by performing preventative maintenance and cleaning.
  • Suggesting improvHRMANAGERements to mould design or machine settings to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

Health & Safety:

  • Following workplace safety procedures and ensuring a safe working environment when handling heavy moulds, hot components, or hazardous materials.
  • Maintaining a clean and organized workstation to prevent accidents or damage to equipment.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

  • Technical Proficiency: Ability to read technical drawings, understand moulding parameters, and operate complex machinery.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Quick thinking to identify root causes of production issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Attention to Detail: Precision in setting machines and checking product quality to meet tight specifications.
  • Physical Fitness: Capability to handle manual tasks such as lifting moulds and working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Teamwork & Communication

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Education:

  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

  • Plastics injection molding: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Setter

Keywords : Tredegar jobs
Closed Date : 2025-08-28
Company Info

Purflux Filtration Ltd

Tredegar NP EF, United Kingdom

Company Profile


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