Thermoformer Setter

Description

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Permanent role Gateshead or Tanfield location 3 Shift Pattern Rotating 7am–3pm, 3pm–11pm and 11pm–7am GBP33.7k pa (equating to GBP16.21 per hour including shift allowance – 40–hour week) Excellent overtime rates available 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1 gift holiday per year Company pension scheme Cycle To Work scheme Employee Assistance program Electric charging points on site Various staff events including charity events Employee saving scheme Greggs Friday Tyne & Wear location Easily accessible Supportive culture, inclusive environment and growing employer THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Thermoforming Setter to work on a permanent contract for our client based in Tyne & Wear. The role consists of working a 3–shift pattern 7am–3pm, 3pm–11pm & 11pm–7am.

The organisation produces a variety of products including food packaging. They provide themselves on their ability to provide innovative designs built on sustainability. They are a growing employer and their reputation has been built on offering high quality products at cost effective pricing.

As an experienced thermoforming setter, you will be responsible for setting up to 8 illig thermoforming lines.

THE ROLE

To act as a thermoforming setter and drive the efficient running of the thermoforming department working efficiently to the speed and quality required. To perform tool changes and change products as and when necessary To run the Thermoforming machines to correct standard including Quality and Speed To complete all relevant paperwork during every shift in a timely manner To perform Quality checks and weight checks as and when required To perform inspections of products throughout production to ensure they meet the required quality To check and prepare tooling to make ready to be installed into thermoforming machines Change tooling parts or blade changes as and when required Diagnose and correct running faults in a timely manner Keep the area tidy with CLEAN AS YOU GO and completes allocated cleaning tasks on a daily basis as outlined in the cleaning rota Effectively communicate progress and any issues that arise with the Shift Manager / Shift Supervisor. May be required to wrap pallets and move product pallets around site. To ensure all protective clothing provided is worn as per the guidance To work within company Health and Safety Rules To assist and adhere to BRC standards To carry out any other duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed and maintain a professional attitude Adhere to all policies and procedures as set out within the employee handbook THE PERSON

You must have a minimium of 2 years experience as a Thermoforming Setter in the plastics industry using Illig machines to be considered for this role Must be competent to run multiple machines Must be prepared to work shifts and contribute to overtime Must understand food hygiene Mechanical skills and very basic electrical skills TO APPLY

Please send your updated CV to Harry Mann in our Engineering team or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group.

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