Thermoforming Setter/Operator – Ystrad Mynach
Salary: £26,000 plus overtime
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Working hours: Monday – Friday 3 rotational shift pattern
- Nights 10pm-6am - Sunday to Thursday
- Days 6am-2pm Monday – Friday
- Afternoons 2pm-10pm - Monday to Friday
We are seeking an experienced Thermoforming Setter/Operator to join a leading plastics manufacturing company based in Ystrad Mynach
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and prepare thermoforming machines for production, ensuring correct tools, moulds, and materials are in place.
- Operate thermoforming machinery to produce plastic components in accordance with quality standards and job specifications.
- Adjust machine settings to optimize product quality and minimize waste, ensuring maximum efficiency.
- Perform quality checks on products, inspecting for defects and ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with machines and processes in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to company safety protocols and procedures.
- Perform routine maintenance on machines as required and report any issues to the maintenance team.
- Complete and maintain production records accurately.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a thermoforming setter/operator.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues.
- Knowledge of thermoforming processes, machine operation, and related equipment.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic understanding of health and safety regulations in a production environment.