Injection Mould Setter – Night Shift, 4-Day Week

Interaction Recruitment Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free onsite parking

Benefits platform with discounts

Training & development

Supportive working environment

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking a Plastic Injection Mould Setter for permanent night shifts in Yaxley, Peterborough. You will set, adjust and maintain injection moulding machines, perform tooling changes, monitor performance and drive efficiency to minimise downtime.

The ideal candidate will have experience in plastic injection moulding, strong tooling and machine-setting abilities, and a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Injection Mould Setter in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong tooling change and machine-setting experience.
• Experience monitoring machine performance and maintaining efficient production output.
• Knowledge of masterbatch calibration and process optimisation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to fault finding.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic computer literacy and experience inputting production information into internal systems.
• A strong understanding of health and safety procedures within manufacturing.
• A keen eye for detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Setting, adjusting and maintaining injection moulding machines to achieve optimum production performance.
• Carrying out tooling changes safely and efficiently in line with production schedules.
• Monitoring machine performance, cycle times and production output.
• Troubleshooting machine and process issues to minimise downtime and reduce waste.
• Calibrating masterbatch units in line with production requirements and setting sheets.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, housekeeping and health & safety.
• Recording scrap, downtime and other production data accurately within the ERP system.
• Providing supervisory cover during periods of holiday or absence when required.

Job description

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking a Plastic Injection Mould Setter for permanent night shifts in Yaxley, Peterborough. You will set, adjust and maintain injection moulding machines, perform tooling changes, monitor performance and drive efficiency to minimise downtime.

The ideal candidate will have experience in plastic injection moulding, strong tooling and machine-setting abilities, and a focus on safety and quality.