Injection Mould Setter: Precision, 3-Shift, Engineering Polymers

5S Recruitment Limited; Blaby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Toolroom access

Job summary

5S Recruitment Limited is recruiting an Injection Mould Setter in Leicester to work on three shifts. You will be involved in mould changes, machine start-ups, and process improvements for engineering polymers in a precision moulding environment.

The role requires setting machines, robots and tooling, with emphasis on process control, quality and efficiency in a technically demanding operation.

Qualifications

• Sound injection moulding process knowledge and a methodical approach to troubleshooting.
• Experience identifying and correcting common moulding defects.
• Understanding of engineering thermoplastics and correct material preparation.
• Experience setting robots and moulding ancillary equipment.
• Ability to work accurately with controlled production processes.

Responsibilities

• Complete mould changes safely, efficiently and in line with production requirements.
• Set injection moulding machines, robots and associated ancillary equipment.
• Start up production using approved setting sheets, process documentation and quality requirements.
• Establish and adjust temperatures, pressures, speeds and cycle times within authorised process limits.
• Prepare and process engineering polymers, including glass-filled and flame-retardant materials.
• Complete material and colour changes while controlling contamination and avoidable waste.
• Diagnose moulding defects and process instability, addressing the underlying cause.
• Set and monitor dryers, temperature-control units and other supporting equipment.
• Complete first-off checks before releasing production.
• Monitor component quality, scrap, cycle consistency and machine performance.
• Work with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Toolroom colleagues to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain accurate setting records, clear shift handovers and high standards of safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Moulding process knowledge

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Industry training in injection moulding

Tools

Arburg machinery

Robots

Job description

5S Recruitment Limited is recruiting an Injection Mould Setter in Leicester to work on three shifts. You will be involved in mould changes, machine start-ups, and process improvements for engineering polymers in a precision moulding environment.

The role requires setting machines, robots and tooling, with emphasis on process control, quality and efficiency in a technically demanding operation.