Die Setter / Technician

Workforce Extensions Footscray, our valued client is seeking a professional, quality and focused experienced Die Setter / Technician to join their growing team based in Sunshine.

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our team as an experienced Die Setter / Technician based at Sunshine site and reporting to the Manufacturing Manager. This role works closely with our Manufacturing, Planning and Quality teams, to produce high-quality components that meet our client's specifications and quality standards. This role will be responsible for carrying out all preparation, set-ups and troubleshooting for a range of injection moulding machines to ensure that manufacturing is efficient with minimal waste. This offers an opportunity to contribute to the success of our organisation, if so, this is the opportunity for you!

To be successful across these positions you will have the following certifications:

Your key responsibilities will be:

Production

• Setting machines up for production and trial scenarios
• Ensure quality control and checking of mouldings before production commences and the product complies with specifications
• Machine start-up and shutdown
• Improve overall manufacturing efficiency
• Optimising and maintaining machine cycle times
• Basic maintenance and troubleshooting of machines and mould dies
• Attending breakdowns and minimising downtime
• Work with the Leading Hand and Production Teams to ensure the appropriate production quantities are maintained
• Actively reduces waste
• Maintains a clean and tidy working environment according to site standards

About You

You will have a mechanical background with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, a friendly and patient disposition, an ability to engage others, and a desire to contribute to working with a growing and innovative company.

To be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate:

• Hands-on experience in a similar role
• Solid Mechanical/Technical knowledge
• Injection moulding experience and solid knowledge of plastic technologies and materials.
• Demonstrated commitment to Occupational Health & Safety, Quality Assurance and Control.
• Ability to problem solve and have prior experience in conducting Die trials.
• Be a team player, have a positive work ethic and be an excellent communicator.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Hands-On experience within Mould Labelling
• Passionate about quality and safety
• Results-focused and able to work under tight time frames
• Strong team player
• Highly self-motivated, with a high degree of initiative and operates with autonomy
• Current Forklift licences is be preferred.

You'll be given the autonomy to make effective change and put your own personal stamp on the business. To help you flourish, you will be given the support you need to bring your vision to fruition. My client is an equal opportunity employer; we value our people, promoting and encouraging a healthy work-life balance.

Apply Now:

If this seems the role for you, for further information please call Ben at Workforce Extensions Footscray on 0427209651 or [email protected]. Apply NOW!!!

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident