Injection Mould Setter Days

Thorn Baker Group; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay 1.5x

Day shift

No weekend work

Immediate start

Job summary

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are seeking an Injection Mould Tool Setter for an Ilkeston based role. The position offers a day shift (Mon-Fri) with immediate start and a starting salary up to £33k, depending on skills and experience.

You will set up tools, perform changes, and help maintain high-quality plastic components while working in a small, supportive team within a well-established brand.

Qualifications

• Experience as an injection moulding setter is required.
• Experience working with BOY and/or Negri machines is required.
• Able to perform tool changes and set up production tools.
• Reliable and a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tool, material and colour changes within an injection moulding environment.
• Set up and operate state‑of‑the‑art machines.
• Collaborate with internal customers to ensure quality and on‑time delivery.
• Be proactive in supporting colleagues and improving productivity.

Skills

Injection moulding

Machine setup

Problem solving

Tools

BOY machine

Negri machine

Job description

Injection Mould Tool Setter vacancy!

up to £33k starting salary (depending on skills & experience)

Day shift only Mon-to-Fri

Ilkeston based (DE7 area)

Immediate start!

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Injection Moulding Setter to join a busy, well-organised manufacturer.

YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE AS AN INJECTION MOULDING SETTER! PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE OPERATING AN INJECTION MOULDING MACHINE!

Looking for a role where you can make an impact? Want to work with a supportive team and a well-established brand? If yes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The Role:

Thorn Baker are looking for a talented, motivated and experienced setter to join our clients growing team and help them deliver high-quality plastic components to their customers. As an injection moulding setter, you will play a pivotal part by performing efficient tool changes, setting state of the art machines and working with their internal customers.This is a hands‑on role where you'll lead by example.

Pay & Benefits:

• £30-33.000/annum (depending on skills & experience)


• x1.5 pay for overtime


• no weekend work


• day shift only


• 25 days holidays + bank holidays


• Work in a small, supportive team


• Immediate start

Your Responsibilities:

• Carry out all necessary tool, material and colour changes within an injection moulding environment


• You must be confident on BOY and/or Negri machines


• Recommend modifications or improvements to increase productivity and quality


• Be flexible enough to assist colleagues and take on tasks that may not be part of your day‑to‑day activities.


• Ensure all production and visual standards are maintained and up to date.

Requirements:

• Experienced at setter level or equivalent within the injection moulding environment


• Experience working with Boy and/or Negri machines and injection moulding.


• Acan‑do attitude, approachable and a strong team player.


• Able to effectively set up all approved production tools to the correct setting conditions and production work instructions.


• Problem solving techniques within injection moulding.

Job Reference: PERM01