We are major suppliers with a comprehensive range of quality plastic packaging to Australian consumer and industrial markets.
**Position: Die Setter/ Machine Operator**
**DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO**:
- Performing machine start-up and shut downs
- Prepare, install, set and run injection moulding and blow moulding
- Competent in mould changes and understand die insert changes
- Optimising machine parameters for production runs
- Adjust machine controls to required settings for production
- Troubleshoot on injection moulding machines, material and dies
- Ensure maintenance is done on moulds, machines and general housekeeping
- Fast response time to breakdowns
- Ensure product is of acceptable quality and in accordance with specifications
- Recommend continuous improvements relating to scheduling, cycle time, scrap reduction and OH&S
- Comply with all OH&S regulations and Workplace policies
**CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS**:
A minimum of two years' die-setting experience in a plastics manufacturing environment
- Hands-on proven capability and knowledge of injection moulding
- Excellent understanding of polymer materials
- Experience with engineering polymers
- Troubleshooting, fault finding and problem solving skills
- Strong eye for detail
- Self-motivation and initiative
- Ability to work unsupervised or under limited supervision
- Be physically fit to cope with manual handling
- Forklift license is essential
**Job Types**: Full-time, Casual
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 38 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person