Trainee Injection Moulding Technician

Our prestigious Hereford-based client is currently seeking Trainee Injection Moulding Technicians to join their busy and expanding team. Main Duties: * Assisting the Injection Moulding Team with the development of new tooling and moulding programs. * Safe and efficient tool changes (last off through to first off) of existing tools using pre-set programs. * Ensure that all ancillary machinery is set up correctly. * Material handling, including material and colour changes, mixing, drying and granulating. * Ensure and confirm that first off’s meet relevant quality standards. * Utilisation of staff to assist with tool changes, material changes, and general operation of the department. * Actively participate in process improvement activities. Additional Tasks/Areas for Development of Role: * Must be able to start-up and shut-down the entire department including moulding machines and all ancillary equipment. * Ability to develop an understanding of all aspects of the process, tooling and materials. * Accurate recording and reporting of shift production metrics * Troubleshooting and fault correction through machine settings. * Setting up and programming robots and sprue pickers Knowledge, Experience & Skills you will learn: * Understand the characteristics of the materials used * Good Understanding of the injection moulding process. * Experience using Engel injection moulding machines and robots. * Recognise process faults & component defects and understand what is required to rectify them Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-time, Permanent 3-6 month training plan - £12.65 per hour for the duration of training - working day shifts. Upon completion of training - £13.91 per hour - moving to a 2 shift rotation: 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00 (potential for 3 shifts in future - 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00 / 22:00-06:00) Expected hours: 37.5 per week Swift (Gloucester) are acting an employment agency in regards to this role