Job Description
Injection Moulding Apprentice, we are looking for an apprentice who is keen, and committed to join our Injection Moulding department. Reporting to the Lead Moulding Engineer the post holder will undertake training internally and at external training providers in order to attain the necessary skills to:
Set and operate a wide variety of injection mould presses ranging from micro moulding components to larger components up to 700 tonne clamping pressure
Load mould tooling to injection mouldings machines using material handling, lifting and inspection equipment
Polymer processing of various thermoplastic materials and material flow characteristics
Understand the quality requirements of various components and have an in depth understanding of the root cause of defects and how to correct them
To learn how to read and understand technical drawings, setting and quality documentation
Be able to accurately measure components and record data in order to control processes within drawing specifications
Learn how to optimise injection moulding processes in order to reduce manufacturing costs, including cycle time reduction, reducing energy consumption, downtime, scrap and material usage
Work as part of a team to support the production schedule and drive process improvements
Please note the salary is subject to employer discretion and the age/experience of the applicant
Person Specification
Confident and enthusiastic with a positive attitude to teamwork and eager to learn
Ability to work in an accurate and methodical manner
Work by self or part of a team.
Experience of using MS office
Able to develop good working relationships with a variety of colleagues
Take ownership of tasks