Injection Mould Setter - Nights (Temp to Perm)

Interaction Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mould Setter to join a trusted manufacturing site in Harlow. The role starts on days for training, then moves to nights, with a temp-to-perm pathway and a salary range of £30,000-£40,000 per year depending on experience.

You will set up injection moulding processes, install moulds, operate controls, troubleshoot issues and maintain quality. The role requires hands-on technical ability, teamwork and a commitment to health and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a mould setter in an injection moulding environment.
• Strong understanding of injection moulding processes.
• Experience installing and setting moulds and tooling.
• Good knowledge of machine controls and settings.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using hand tools.
• Forklift experience desirable.
• Gantry equipment experience advantageous.
• Ability to perform basic mechanical maintenance.
• Understanding of quality requirements and inspection.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Setting and starting injection moulding jobs.
• Installing and setting moulds using clamps, bolts and hand tools.
• Moving and lifting moulds using forklifts and gantry equipment.
• Setting machine controls, including temperature, pressure and cycle times.
• Ensuring materials are available before production starts.
• Preparing production jobs and ensuring operators understand the job requirements.
• Monitoring production and ensuring quality standards are maintained.
• Troubleshooting injection moulding and machine issues.
• Carrying out basic machine maintenance.
• Reporting machine breakdowns where further engineering support is required.
• Carrying out quality checks and identifying product defects.
• Following quality documentation and production procedures.
• Ensuring finished products are correctly labelled.
• Ensuring regrind materials are correctly labelled.
• Providing cover for mouldshop operators when required.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised mouldshop.
• Following all company health and safety procedures.

Skills

Mould setting

Injection moulding

Tooling installation

Machine controls

Troubleshooting

Hand tools

Forklift operation

Gantry equipment

Maintenance basics

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health and safety

Job description

Interaction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mould Setter to join a trusted manufacturing site in Harlow. The role starts on days for training, then moves to nights, with a temp-to-perm pathway and a salary range of £30,000-£40,000 per year depending on experience.

You will set up injection moulding processes, install moulds, operate controls, troubleshoot issues and maintain quality. The role requires hands-on technical ability, teamwork and a commitment to health and safety.