Injection Moulding Operator

SPX Aids to Navigation (AtoN) is seeking a reliable and hands-on Assembler to join our Plastics Department and contribute to the production of our high-quality marine buoy products. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to be part of a dynamic team, working across rotational moulding, foaming, and assembly processes to support our global operations. If you enjoy practical, hands-on work and take pride in producing quality products, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Injection Moulding Technician to join our manufacturing team in Somerville. This hands-on role is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of injection moulding equipment, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products while supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Reporting to the Injection Moulding – Team Leader, you will play a key role in the manufacture and assembly of injection moulded products. You will be responsible for machine operation, mould changes, troubleshooting, quality control, preventative maintenance and maintaining a safe, efficient production environment.

This position would suit an experienced injection moulding professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in producing quality outcomes.

Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm for training, then 1pm  to 9 pm onwards
Location: Somerville

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain injection moulding machinery safely and efficiently.
• Perform machine start-ups, shutdowns, mould changes and material handling activities.
• Execute the production schedule to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and equipment checks.
• Undertake preventative maintenance activities on machinery and tooling.
• Troubleshoot machine, tooling and process issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support the resolution of machine breakdowns and production interruptions.
• Inspect, pack and label finished products in accordance with quality standards.
• Maintain accurate production records, checklists and traceability documentation.
• Record rework, scrap and production waste data.
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment in accordance with 5S principles.
• Report equipment, tooling or mould defects as identified.
• Assist the Rotational Moulding and Toolroom teams as required.
• Contribute to a strong safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives across the department.

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About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Essential

• Previous experience setting and operating injection moulding machines within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing machine start-ups, mould changes and troubleshooting activities.
• Strong understanding of plastics materials, moulding processes and common moulding defects.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Experience working within quality-controlled manufacturing environments.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to product quality.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet production deadlines.
• Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams.

Desirable

• Experience operating Arburg injection moulding machines machines is advantageous.
• Forklift Licence.
• Overhead crane or hoist operating experience.
• Experience maintaining production records within an ISO Quality Management System.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S methodologies.

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Why Join SPX AtoN?

• Work for a global industry leader.
• Join a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Be part of a business focused on innovation, quality and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to contribute to products used in critical infrastructure projects around the world.
• Stable, long-term company with growth opportunities.

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Apply Now

If you are a safety-focused Injection Moulding professional looking to join a dynamic manufacturing team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us deliver innovative navigation and infrastructure solutions to customers worldwide.