Day-Shift Injection Mould Setter — Process Optimisation

5S Recruitment Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

5S Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Setter for a plastics manufacturer in Milton Keynes. This role offers a regular day shift Monday to Friday with evenings and weekends free, and a focus on stable processes and quality components.

You will change mould tools, set machines, and optimise processing conditions across a varied range of injection moulded products. A methodical, hands-on approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Injection Moulding Setter or Moulding Technician.
• Practical experience changing mould tools and setting injection moulding machines.
• Ability to establish machine conditions and optimise moulding processes.
• Experience producing first-off samples and checking component quality.
• Understanding of different polymers and their processing requirements.
• Methodical fault-finding and resolving moulding defects.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and alongside production colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mould tool changes and prepare injection moulding machines for production.
• Set machine parameters to achieve the required component quality and output.
• Produce and check first-off samples before production approval.
• Monitor and optimise moulding conditions to maintain a stable, repeatable process.
• Identify and resolve moulding defects, reducing scrap and avoidable downtime.
• Work with a variety of polymers, adjusting processing conditions to suit the material and tooling.
• Support the Production Manager with daily production requirements and technical troubleshooting.
• Maintain safe tool-changing practices and a clean, organised working environment.

Skills

Tool changes

Machine setting

First-off samples

Process optimisation

Moulding defects

Polymers knowledge

Fault finding

Communication skills

Independent worker

Job description

5S Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Setter for a plastics manufacturer in Milton Keynes. This role offers a regular day shift Monday to Friday with evenings and weekends free, and a focus on stable processes and quality components.

You will change mould tools, set machines, and optimise processing conditions across a varied range of injection moulded products. A methodical, hands-on approach is essential.