Injection Moulding Operator – Day/Night Shift, 44h/wk

Nordell; Worthing; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordell, a leading UK plastics manufacturer, is seeking a Production Operator to support the Mould Shop and Production team with manufacturing plastic components and safe operation of production machinery.

The role involves hands-on operation of injection moulding equipment, tool preparation, and adherence to quality and cycle-time standards. You will work with Team Leaders and Supervisors to maintain high housekeeping and safety across the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Good general education with sound numeracy skills.
• Ability to understand basic engineering drawings and quality instructions.
• Experience operating injection moulding machinery is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of concentration.
• Practical problem-solving ability.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to communicate at different levels, with a good proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to work safely and responsibly with production machinery.
• Able to work effectively as part of a production team.
• Self-motivated, diligent, and dependable.
• Able to meet production deadlines and cycle-time requirements.
• Flexible and able to respond to changing priorities.
• Willingness to suggest improvements and efficiency ideas.
• Flexibility to support additional cover during busy periods, sickness or holidays where required.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and injection moulding machinery safely and responsibly.
• Manufacture parts in line with company quality, accuracy and cycle-time requirements.
• Prepare injection moulding tools, jigs and fixtures for production.
• Follow standard rating procedures across the shop floor and workstation.
• Complete work through the required stages of manufacture using the correct machinery and processes.
• Read and follow basic engineering drawings, quality visual aids and departmental quality requirements.
• Inspect work and support quality checks throughout the production process.
• Work towards departmental output, efficiency and safety targets.
• Support scrap reduction, waste reduction and improvement activities.
• Maintain 5S and general housekeeping standards within the department.
• Keep work areas clean, tidy and safe.
• Follow health and safety, manual handling and company procedures at all times.
• Adapt to changing production priorities and manage several tasks where required.
• Request technical advice or assistance from Team Leaders and Production Management when needed.
• Assist with maintenance, improvement projects, and other reasonable production tasks.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Engineering drawings

Injection moulding experience

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

English communication

Education

Good general education

Job description

Nordell, a leading UK plastics manufacturer, is seeking a Production Operator to support the Mould Shop and Production team with manufacturing plastic components and safe operation of production machinery.

The role involves hands-on operation of injection moulding equipment, tool preparation, and adherence to quality and cycle-time standards. You will work with Team Leaders and Supervisors to maintain high housekeeping and safety across the shop floor.