Overview
Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a Thermoforming Setter-Operator and be at the forefront of innovative plastic fabrication! In this energetic role, you'll be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining thermoforming machines that produce high-quality plastic components. Your mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and proactive approach will drive efficiency and excellence in our production processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in fabrication, materials handling, and machinery operation within a fast-paced environment committed to quality and safety.
Responsibilities
- Set up thermoforming machines by adjusting tooling, temperature controls, and cycle times according to specifications.
- Operate thermoforming equipment efficiently while monitoring product quality throughout the production run.
- Perform routine inspections and troubleshooting to ensure machines run smoothly, making adjustments as needed.
- Handle materials safely and accurately, including loading raw plastics and removing finished parts with precision.
- Maintain detailed records of production runs, machine settings, and quality checks for traceability.
- Conduct basic maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, replacing worn tooling, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.
- Collaborate with team members to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve overall productivity.
Skills
- Strong mechanical knowledge with experience in fabrication, welding, milling, or assembly processes.
- Proficiency with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for machine operation and
- Knowledge of materials handling techniques to ensure safe and efficient movement of raw materials and finished products.
- Basic math skills for measuring dimensions, calculating cycle times, and adjusting machine parameters accurately.
- Warehouse experience or familiarity with inventory management practices related to manufacturing environments.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working in accordance with the company’s BRC Certification, Health & Safety policy and good manufacturing practice.
- Performing product changeovers, setups and run established tooling to the manufacturing specification, particularly within the production time targets.
- Diagnose and correct running faults in a timely manner.
- Effectively communicate progress and any issues that arise with the Shift Manager.
- Remove skeletal waste from the back end of the machine, following the SOP.
- Complete the required information on the IT system/job pack sheet, fully and accurately, especially the recording of downtime and the reasons.
- Maintain and improve machine efficiencies (ensuring index size is run on its minimum and machine runs maximum cycle time for product). As well as constantly improving roll change times.
- Identify tool prep requirements and communicate these and any defects to tooling technicians via the tooling check sheet.
- Ensure machines are maintained at the highest hygiene level possible.
- Control the process to maximise output but minimise scrap (use set up rolls wherever possible)
- Provide cover for production team, covering breaks and when not setting machines.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Take an active part in any training and development programmes.
Personal Responsibilities
Health & Safety
1. To follow all site rules and responsibilities under the company’s Health & Safety at Work Policy.
2. To ensure you use all equipment within the production area correctly and it is properly maintained.
3. Report any safety infringement and ensure any health and safety issues/suggestions are forwarded to the Health and Safety Officer.
4. To know the locations of emergency exits and practice correct evacuation procedures.
5. Ensure the correct handling procedures for lifting and potentially hazardous products are followed.
6. Operatives must be aware of waste separation and recycling requirements.
7. To carry out all duties in accordance with Company’s policy on Health & Safety, wearing protective clothing/equipment supplied, at all times.
Other Responsibilities
1. To clock in and out at the start and finish of shift to record attendance.
2. To work as trained, with regard to all tasks undertaken within their role.
3. To maintain the required performance and accuracy standards.
4. To work flexibly, on whichever duty (as per training/qualification), when and where required, whilst on shift.
Quality
1. Strictly adhere to BRC dress code, PPE and hygiene standards throughout the site at all times.
2. To be responsible for working to the requirements of the company’s Quality Policy and procedure.
3. To make suggestions as to how the Quality systems can be improved.
Housekeeping
1. To comply with all Hygiene regulations stipulated within the BRC procedures, trained out at induction.
2. All tasks that contribute to the cleaning, and maintaining of good, safe standards in all operating areas. This includes the clearing of litter, wrap and debris from aisles, the mopping of small liquid spills, the sweeping of fine debris.
3. All agreed housekeeping, 5S workplace organisation procedures and good manufacturing practices are sustained throughout the shift
4. To make every effort to conserve power and minimize waste.
5. To wear the uniform and safety wear provided, keeping it clean and tidy at all times.
Communication
1. To communicate accurately and effectively with all members of staff any information required to ensure the performance of your role and company performance, and ensure any issues are raised immediately in order to make sure they are resolved quickly.
Security
1. To ensure understanding and compliance with the Company’s security procedures including those for IT.
2. To report any unauthorized personnel seen on the premises, and any incident of damage or theft.
Key Performance Indicators
- Meeting the daily changeovers in time allocated
- ‘Right first time’, no quality issues
- Zero tolerance to waste, ensures waste is kept to minimum and no ’good product’ contaminated.
- Works in a safe manner at all times
- Flexibility across machines/roles
- Accurate and fully completed paperwork
- Accurate use of company IT system where required.
The duties and responsibilities of this job description are intended to be indicative but not exhaustive of the responsibilities of the post holder. The requirements of the job will develop and change, and the post holder will be expected to adapt to these requirements.
Pay: £12.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
