Machine Setter - Thermoforming

About the job

NEW VACANCY! (PK7607)

JOB TITLE: MACHINE SETTER - THERMOFORMING

LOCATION: COUNTY DURHAM

INDUSTRY: Manufacturing, Plastics, Moulding, Conversion, Thermoforming, Machine Operation

SALARY: £27,911.52 to £34,944.00 per year. Other benefits include: Joining Bonus, 24 days holiday (6.8 weeks), contributory Pension Scheme once you have been employed for three months, 1 x Life Assurance and a Health Cash Plan Scheme which covers dental, optical, mental health and well-being after 6 months employment, free hot drinks available during break periods, On-site parking, Free uniform and PPE.

COMPANY: A well-established medium sized manufacturing company operating Keifel and Illig thermoforming machines, as well as printing, extrusion, and injection moulding machines. They are the largest independent company in their field and have a growing product base which is supplied throughout the UK.

THE ROLE: Positions have become available for Machine Setters in the Thermoforming Hall. The materials used are Polypropylene and PET which are extruded onsite. This position reports to the Shift Manager, you will be working with a small team within the production environment to ensure the smooth running of the machines to produce customer products to specification, at the highest quality within the production targets set.

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate will have a background in Thermoforming and experience setting Keifel's, additional experience setting Illig's would be an advantage

HOURS: The shift pattern is a 24/7, 12-hour shift pattern comprising of 3 shifts on and 3 shifts off, alternating between dayshifts and nightshifts (07.00-19.00 and 19.00-.07.00).

START DATE: ASAP

CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time / Permanent

To APPLY: Please forward a current CV with the job reference number and a cover letter