Injection Moulding Technician

Join a leading manufacturing team in the Waterford area as an Injection Moulding Technician and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of production processes. Our client is a renowned entity in the manufacturing sector, dedicated to innovation and excellence.

As an Injection Moulding Technician, you will be at the forefront of technical support and leadership, ensuring the highest quality standards are met with efficiency. This role involves a dynamic 4-shift cycle, providing a balance of day and night shifts that cater to a variety of lifestyles.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your duties as the Injection Moulding Technician will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:
1. Oversee the injection moulding process from start-up to shutdown, maintaining safety and production targets.
2. Lead the charge in resolving process escalations, applying systematic problem-solving to ensure swift resolution.
3. Optimize tool set-up and changeover activities to meet production goals.
4. Collaborate with process engineers on new process setups and validation runs, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Injection Moulding Technician, we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:
1. A relevant degree or certification in Mechanical / Plastics Engineering or equivalent.
2. Proven experience in injection moulding, with a preference for healthcare and high-volume automation.
3. Practical experience with a variety of plastics and mould types.
4. A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement principles.

Key Words:
Injection Moulding / Process Technician / Manufacturing / Plastics Engineering / Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing / Quality Standards / High-Volume Automation / Safety Compliance / Technical Support / Process Optimization

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications for any applicant who fulfills the role requirements for this position. HRS is a company exclusively supporting the science and technology sectors, and is made up of a collaboration of recruitment professionals and scientists. We look forward to helping you with your next career moves.