The Company:
With innovation and engineering at the heart of our business, Amphenol Ltd (ALTD) has been at the forefront of using the latest technologies and practices for over 50 years to meet the needs of interconnection in a variety of applications. As part of the Amphenol Corporation - a leading global interconnect Fortune 500 specialist company, ALTD is continuing to grow and significantly investing in the future.
Based in Whitstable Kent, ALTD has maintained its status as a market leader in the Aerospace and Military industries and growth targets remain on track as part of our strategic plan. With c265 employees across a wide range of disciplines, our end-to-end manufacturing capabilities provide endless opportunities for our employees to grow their career and professional experiences.
More information on the job vacancy you have selected is available below, however if you have any additional questions please contact the HR Department on 01227 773200 or email
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The Vacancy:
Purpose of the role
To support the business with the production of moulded components in line with the business needs and processes.
This role operates on a two-week rotating shift pattern, covering both morning and evening shifts.
Duties and responsibilities
- Mixes and mills mould materials – this involves the mixing of a variety of ingredients to a detailed process instruction, ensuring batch traceability and mixture of material is correct at all times.
- Manually loads and sets bolsters/tools in machines ensuring correct tooling is used and tooling is in good condition prior to use.
- Sets parameters of machine to ensure quality moulding, these typically include time, temperature, injection rates etc.
- Performs setting of machine with given standard process time.
- Produces first off components and carries out inspection of parts ensuring parts conform to quality standards, specs and drawings.
- Operates both injection and compression mould machines – this involves the manual loading and unloading of tools and components from machines, plus the loading of hoppers with raw material or preparation of material slugs.
- Will carry out inspection during production run in line with “in process inspection“ practice to ensure product quality is maintained.
- Makes adjustments to settings if required during production run.
- Ensures tools are correctly managed during production run by means of good cleaning, use of release agents etc.
- Alerts and liases with toolroom in case of tool failure.
- Hand trimming of parts using a scalpel or similar instrument if required to remove excess flash etc
- Produces components within given takt time and standard production rates.
- Carries out the post cure treatment of moulded parts – this involves the loading of and unloading parts into ovens, ensuring correct temperature and times are selected for materials being post cured.
- Test and inspects mould materials using a Curometer.
- Carries out the deflashing of components by use of cryotrim machine – this involves the unloading and loading of machine ensuring correct settings are being used for materials being processed and inspection of parts after cryotrim process.
- The above is not an exhaustive job description, you may be asked to do other duties in Mould Shop or another department that is within your capability.
Person Specification
Essential:
Qualifications
- GCSE in English and Maths
Experience
- Experience of working in an injection moulding facility
- Setting moulding machines
- Operating and changing mould tooling
- In-process inspection
- Experience and ability to read and understand technical drawings, Process Instructions, Manufacturing Instructions
Technical
- Technical understanding of compression moulding and injection moulding processes
- Ability to read and understand technical drawing
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks over long periods while maintaining high standards
- Hard working and able to stay focused
- Ability to work to deadlines and targets whilst maintaining quality
- Good hand dexterity and eye-to-hand coordination
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
- Ability to follow a process from a written instruction
- Ability to demonstrate and lead by example best practice and have a continuous improvement mindset
Desirable
Qualifications
- Any form of Engineering / Moulding qualification an advantage
Experience
- Working in an aerospace environment
The Benefits:
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Life Assurance
- Quarterly Bonus Scheme
- Holiday Buy Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Group Income Protection
- Company Sick Pay
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Subsidised Restaurant facility
- Free onsite parking
To be considered for this position please click the 'Apply now' button, and thank you for your interest in Amphenol LTD.
