Injection Moulding Setter

ASC Connections Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

ASC Connections Ltd are partnering with a well-established plastics manufacturer to appoint an experienced Injection Moulding Setter in Greater London. The role focuses on tool changes, process optimisation and maintaining quality to minimise downtime and scrap.

You will work with production and quality teams, support new tool trials, and carry out routine maintenance. Salary up to £40,000, with Monday-Friday pattern and an early finish on Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Injection Moulding Setter, Moulding Technician, or similar role within plastics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of plastic materials and processing parameters.
• Experience of condition setting, process optimisation, and fault finding.
• The ability to troubleshoot moulding defects and resolve processing issues.
• A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail.
• A commitment to producing high-quality products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tool changes and machine setting on injection moulding machines.
• Optimise and troubleshoot moulding processes to maximise productivity.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure products meet specification.
• Assist with new tool trials and process development.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance and basic preventative maintenance tasks.
• Work closely with production and quality teams to ensure efficient manufacturing.

Skills

Injection moulding

Process optimisation

Fault finding

Attention to detail

Job description

Due to continued growth, a well-established and technically focused plastics manufacturer with over 75 years of industry success, is looking to recruit an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to join its skilled production team.

Specialising in a wide range of injection moulding processes, the company continues to invest in its manufacturing facilities, technology, and people, making this an excellent opportunity to join a stable and forward-thinking business.

Salary: Up to £40,000. Working days: Monday-Friday (with early finish on Friday).

As an Injection Moulding Setter, you will be responsible for ensuring production runs efficiently by carrying out machine and tool changes, optimising processes, and maintaining high-quality standards while minimising downtime and scrap.

• Carry out tool changes and machine setting on injection moulding machines.


• Optimise and troubleshoot moulding processes to maximise productivity.


• Perform quality inspections to ensure products meet specification.


• Assist with new tool trials and process development.


• Carry out routine machine maintenance and basic preventative maintenance tasks.


• Work closely with production and quality teams to ensure efficient manufacturing.

To be successful in the role of Injection Moulding Setter, the ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as an Injection Moulding Setter, Moulding Technician, or similar role within plastics manufacturing.


• Strong knowledge of plastic materials and processing parameters.


• Experience of condition setting, process optimisation, and fault finding.


• The ability to troubleshoot moulding defects and resolve processing issues.


• A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail.


• A commitment to producing high-quality products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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