Injection Moulding Setter

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to join our team. This is a hands-on role you will be responsible for tool changes, machine setting, process optimisation, problem solving and supporting production to meet quality, efficiency and delivery targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing raw materials, mounting tools and setting up processing equipment efficiently.
• Completing tool changes, start-ups, restarts, second operation set-ups and clean downs in line with procedures and costed timeframes.
• Setting and maintaining production on injection moulding machines.
• Submitting successful first-offs, using visual checks.
• Identifying and resolving processing issues including flash, splash, distortion, rippling, delamination and dimensional variation.
• Supporting material preparation and hopper cleaning activity alongside the material logistics controllers.
• Problem solving quality, process and cycle-time issues throughout production runs.
• Carrying out basic planned and reactive maintenance to support production.
• Supporting production improvement projects and sharing knowledge across the team.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, safe working and procedural compliance.
• Supporting site emergency arrangements, including spill response, fire warden duties and first aid responsibilities where trained.

Essential Skills and Experience.
The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience as an Injection Moulding Setter.
• Experience carrying out tool changes and setting injection moulding machines.
• Strong processing and troubleshooting knowledge.
• Experience working with technical polymers such as Acetal, ABS, Polypropylene and Nylons.
• Good attention to detail and a right-first-time mindset.
• Basic computer skills, including use of Outlook, Word. Excel

About You

You will be a practical, hands-on problem solver who takes pride in producing quality mouldings efficiently and safely. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, able to prioritise workload and work collaboratively with production, quality, materials and technical colleagues.

You will have a positive attitude, strong housekeeping standards and the confidence to highlight issues, suggest improvements and support the wider team.

Apply - If you are an experienced Injection Moulding Setter looking for your next opportunity, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV

Pay: £31,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person