Die Setter

Our client located in Ferntree Gully is seeking an experienced Die-Setter / Machinery Operator to work on day shift. Hours of work will be 7:00am to 3:06pm Monday to Friday.

**Duties will include:

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- Performing machine start-ups and shutdowns
- Prepare, install, set & run injection stretch blow moulding and extrusion blow moulding machines
- Competent in mould changes and understand die insert changes
- Adjust and optimise machine controls to required settings for production
- Trouble shooting of injection stretch blow moulding and extrusion blow moulding machines, materials and dies
- Ensure maintenance is done on moulds, machines and general house keeping in conjunction with the Maintenance Fitter
- Fast response to breakdowns.
- Ensure product is of acceptable quality and in accordance with specifications
- A minimum of 2 years experience die-setting in the plastics industry with injection & blow mounding
- Knowledge of injection stretch blow moulding and extrusion blow moulding
- Have an excellent understanding of polymer materials
- Experience with engineering polymers
- Trouble shooting, fault finding and problem solving capabilities
- An eye for detail
- Ability to work with mínimal or no supervision
- Be physically fit and able to do manual handling
- Ability to adhere to strict OH & S policies and procedures

*Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Fixed shift

Work Location: In person