Injection Mould Setter

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

Injection Moulding Setter - Days

Milton Keynes | £30,000-£35,000

Monday to Friday | Regular Day Shift

5S Recruitment is recruiting an Injection Moulding Setter for an established plastics manufacturer in Milton Keynes.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Setter to put their technical skills to good use while working regular days, Monday to Friday, keeping evenings and weekends free.

We are looking for someone who knows how to change tools, establish a stable moulding process and produce quality components. The role requires skill and attention to detail, but the workload is manageable and should not be considered arduous.

Working alongside an experienced Production Manager, you will support tool changes, machine setting and process optimisation across a varied range of injection moulded products and polymers.

The Role

• 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 and Experience

• Previous experience as an Injection Moulding Setter, Moulding Technician or Machine Setter within plastics manufacturing.
• Practical experience changing mould tools and setting injection moulding machines.
• The ability to establish machine conditions and optimise moulding processes.
• Experience producing first-off samples and checking component quality.
• An understanding of different polymers and their processing requirements.
• A methodical approach to fault-finding and resolving moulding defects.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and alongside production colleagues.

Salary and Working Pattern

• £30,000-£35,000, dependent on experience.
• Regular day shift, Monday to Friday.
• A manageable workload where technical skill and consistent workmanship are valued.
• A varied role working alongside an experienced Production Manager.

About 5S Recruitment Limited

5S Recruitment Limited specialises in engineering, manufacturing and plastics recruitment across the UK. With 17 years of specialist recruitment experience, we take the time to understand your technical skills, experience and what you want from your next move.

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