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Tool Setter
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- Bolton
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £30,000 - £45,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Job description:
Tool Setter Job DescriptionJob Title
Tool Setter
Reporting To
Manufacturing Manager
Job Purpose
To carry out efficient tool changes and machine set-ups within a plastics manufacturing environment, ensuring production machines operate safely and efficiently while producing moulded plastic components to the required quality standards and customer specifications.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out tool changes and machine set-ups within agreed target times in line with the production plan.
Ensure machines are running efficiently following set-up and report any issues affecting production performance.
Assist with process improvements and continuous improvement activities where required.
Ensure all ancillary equipment and tooling are stored safely, securely, and in a clean condition.
Complete all relevant tool change and production documentation accurately and in line with company procedures.
Maintain high housekeeping standards across work areas, machinery, equipment, and tooling.
Work safely at all times and follow company health & safety procedures and safe systems of work.
Wear the required PPE at all times within the manufacturing environment.
Report tooling, machinery, or maintenance issues promptly to management or engineering teams.
Support production teams to minimise downtime and maintain output targets.
Work collaboratively with supervisors, operators, quality, and maintenance departments.
Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management.
Skills & Experience Required
Previous experience within plastics manufacturing or injection moulding preferred.
Experience completing tool changes and machine set-ups.
Good understanding of health & safety within manufacturing.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
Good problem-solving and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
Experience with injection moulding machinery.
Knowledge of continuous improvement processes.
FLT licence advantageous.
Working Hours
Rotational shifts:
06:00 14:00
14:00 22:00
Overtime may be available depending on business requirements.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Overtime opportunities
Training and development
Pension scheme
PPE provided
Career progression opportunities
Benefits:
Free parking
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Bolton BL3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
do you have experience inline with the job advert
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us
Tool Setter Job DescriptionJob Title
Tool Setter
Reporting To
Manufacturing Manager
Job Purpose
To carry out efficient tool changes and machine set-ups within a plastics manufacturing environment, ensuring production machines operate safely and efficiently while producing moulded plastic components to the required quality standards and customer specifications.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out tool changes and machine set-ups within agreed target times in line with the production plan.
Ensure machines are running efficiently following set-up and report any issues affecting production performance.
Assist with process improvements and continuous improvement activities where required.
Ensure all ancillary equipment and tooling are stored safely, securely, and in a clean condition.
Complete all relevant tool change and production documentation accurately and in line with company procedures.
Maintain high housekeeping standards across work areas, machinery, equipment, and tooling.
Work safely at all times and follow company health & safety procedures and safe systems of work.
Wear the required PPE at all times within the manufacturing environment.
Report tooling, machinery, or maintenance issues promptly to management or engineering teams.
Support production teams to minimise downtime and maintain output targets.
Work collaboratively with supervisors, operators, quality, and maintenance departments.
Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management.
Skills & Experience Required
Previous experience within plastics manufacturing or injection moulding preferred.
Experience completing tool changes and machine set-ups.
Good understanding of health & safety within manufacturing.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
Good problem-solving and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
Experience with injection moulding machinery.
Knowledge of continuous improvement processes.
FLT licence advantageous.
Working Hours
Rotational shifts:
06:00 14:00
14:00 22:00
Overtime may be available depending on business requirements.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Overtime opportunities
Training and development
Pension scheme
PPE provided
Career progression opportunities
Benefits:
Free parking
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Bolton BL3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
do you have experience inline with the job advert
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us