This job expired on 4th November 2024
Injection Moulding Machine Setter
Brett Martin is a firmly established global business, manufacturing an ever-growing range of plastic and building products. Due to continuous growth and investment, we are seeking to recruit a new Injection Moulding Machine Setter, who will have the opportunity to join an exciting and innovative workplace, working with state-of-the-art machinery and equipment.
As a Injection Moulding Machine Setter, you will work:
12-hour continental shifts (rotating days and nights)
Average of 40.25 hours per week
7 out of every 14 days / nights
About the role
Main functions of job:
To achieve optimum running conditions for Injection Moulding tools, machines and their relevant processes by utilising resources and time available.
Main tasks and duties
Monitor performance against planned schedules and specific standards including cycle time and Quality Assurance and act against variances in order to achieve maximum efficiency;
Maximises the utilisation of raw materials through efficient machine operation;
Ownership of all activities within the moulding element of new product / process introductions;
Conduct material evaluations, analysis and selection recommendations;
Coordinate installation, commissioning and process development / optimisation for moulds and ancillary equipment;
Full job description is available to download from the advert.
What you will need
Required criteria
- experience of structured process improvement and problem solving techniques within an injection moulding environment
- direct experience of a “real time” machine monitoring system
- ability to complete autonomous maintenance on IMM’s
- ability to work as part of a team
- good interpersonal and communication skills
- At least 3 years’ experience in an Injection Moulding with a hands-on machine setting role.
Desired criteria
- 3rd level qualification in a polymer science or mechanical engineering or some other related discipline
- experience of working with PVC & Polypropylene polymers
- a good working knowledge of Windows based software
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Communication
Machining
Production Operations
Teamwork
Brett Martin
With more than sixty years of plastic manufacturing experience, servicing a diverse range of industries, our success has been built on a unique combination of great people, great products and a desire to go further on behalf of our customers around the world.
At Brett Martin, you’ll join a workplace where our teams have created a positive working and learning environment. We have career pathways for everyone, whether you’re looking for a specific office role or would like to work hands-on with products. No matter which area of the business you join, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and develop a rewarding career.
Brett Martin, established in 1958, is a leading independent manufacturing company based in Northern Ireland, employing around 1,000 people across its UK sites. With a head office in Mallusk, Co. Antrim, it specializes in plastic sheets, roof light systems, and plumbing and drainage products. Known for its commitment to investment in technology, sustainability, innovation, and employee development, Brett Martin is a top Northern Ireland employer. The company boasts a turnover of £195 million, 50% of export sales to over 70 countries, and 25% of its operations are sustainably powered.
Our benefits
Brett Martin offers a comprehensive range of rewards and benefits to its employees. The company is committed to safeguarding the health, safety, and wellbeing of its staff by providing life assurance, safety wear, HR support, and free car parking. In terms of pay and benefits, employees enjoy competitive salaries, profit-related pay, uniform allowance, and an employer contributory pension scheme. Brett Martin also invests in the development of its employees through access to training courses, progression opportunities, and travel experiences. The company fosters a positive working environment with charity and fun day events, team building initiatives, service-linked holidays, and suggestion scheme rewards.
Retirement plan and/or pension
Free parking
Cycle to work
Open office
Life insurance
Long service recognition
Wellbeing Scheme
Work With Charities
Social Opportunities
Annual Rise
Profit Share
Employee of the Month
Employee Recognition Scheme
Annual performance review
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Access to Health & Wellbeing app
Long service awards
Service recognition increases to annual leave
Staff celebration events
Injection Moulding Machine Setter
With more than sixty years of plastic manufacturing experience, servicing a diverse range of industries, our success has been built on a unique combination of great people, great products and a desire to go further on behalf of our customers around the world.