Injection Mould Setter / Technician

5S Recruitment Limited; Castleford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

5S Recruitment Limited is seeking an Injection Mould Setter / Technician in Castleford for a permanent afternoon position. You will combine tool setting with processing adjustments, fault diagnosis and production support to sustain quality and efficiency.

The fixed 1:30pm–10:00pm shift comprises 40 paid hours weekly, offering a stable afternoons pattern. A background in injection moulding and tool changes is preferred and will be discussed in detail during interview.

Qualifications

• Experience setting injection moulding machinery and starting production.
• Understanding of processing parameters and component quality.
• Ability to investigate defects and resolve process problems.
• Knowledge of safe mould handling and tool changes.
• Proven record-keeping and shift handovers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe mould changes, machine setups and start-ups.
• Maintain processing conditions for consistent components.
• Diagnose faults and adjust processes to resolve quality issues.
• Monitor machine performance and cycle consistency.
• Identify scrap causes and support improvements.
• Keep accurate setting records and provide shift handovers.
• Escalate faults needing engineering support.
• Maintain safe, clean moulding environment.

Skills

Injection moulding

Machine setting

Process troubleshooting

Quality control

Shift handovers

Tools

Injection moulding machinery

Job description

Injection Mould Setter / Technician - Fixed Afternoons

Castleford | £18-£20 per hour | Monday-Friday, 1:30pm-10:00pm

Permanent Position | Approximately £37,440-£41,600 per annum

Put your injection moulding experience to work in a permanent role offering a consistent afternoon shift and clear responsibility for production quality and machine performance.

5S Recruitment is supporting an established plastics manufacturer in Castleford with the appointment of an Injection Mould Setter / Technician. The business manufactures moulded consumer products, where reliable processing, consistent component quality and efficient production are central to the operation.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Setter or Technician who enjoys practical troubleshooting, takes pride in a well-controlled process and works effectively with production colleagues.

The Working Pattern

Monday to Friday, 1:30pm-10:00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid break.

This provides 40 paid hours per week on fixed afternoons, allowing you to plan around a consistent working pattern.

The Role

You will support the effective running of injection moulding production, combining setting and process adjustment with fault diagnosis and production support.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Carry out safe mould changes, machine setups and production start-ups in accordance with site procedures.
• Establish and maintain suitable processing conditions to produce components consistently to specification.
• Diagnose moulding faults and make controlled adjustments to resolve quality and production problems.
• Monitor machine performance, component quality and cycle consistency throughout production.
• Identify causes of scrap, downtime and repeat faults, supporting practical improvements.
• Complete first-off checks and work with production and quality colleagues to maintain agreed standards.
• Support operators with process issues and communicate clear instructions when adjustments are made.
• Maintain accurate setting records and provide effective shift handovers.
• Escalate tooling, machinery or ancillary equipment faults requiring further engineering support.
• Maintain safe working practices, good housekeeping and an organised moulding environment.

Your Experience

We are looking for someone with practical experience as an Injection Mould Setter, Moulding Technician or Process Technician.

You should bring:

• Experience setting injection moulding machinery and supporting production start-ups.
• A sound understanding of the relationship between processing parameters and moulded component quality.
• Confidence investigating defects and resolving process problems methodically.
• Knowledge of safe mould handling, tool changes and machine-setting procedures.
• The ability to work independently while cooperating closely with operators, quality and engineering colleagues.
• A reliable approach to production records, communication and shift handovers.

Relevant injection moulding training or an industry qualification would be advantageous. Your practical setting ability, processing knowledge and approach to problem-solving will be central to the discussion.

Who This Will Suit

You enjoy understanding why a process has moved out of control and making the adjustments needed to restore it. You take ownership of your work, communicate clearly and recognise that a successful setup must deliver consistent production throughout the shift.

Whether your current title is Setter, Technician or Process Technician, we would welcome a conversation if you have the practical injection moulding experience to contribute.

Pay and Package

• £18-£20 per hour, depending on experience.
• Approximately £37,440-£41,600 per annum, based on 40 paid hours per week over 52 weeks.
• Permanent employment.
• Fixed Monday-to-Friday afternoon hours.