Injection Moulding Setter

ASC Connections; North Holmwood; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

ASC Connections has partnered with a well-established plastics manufacturer to recruit an experienced Injection Moulding Setter. You will manage tool changes, set up injection moulding machines, optimise processes and monitor quality to minimise downtime and scrap.

The role involves supporting test trials, carrying out routine maintenance, and collaborating with production and quality teams in a modern facility.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Injection Moulding Setter or similar in plastics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of plastic materials and processing parameters.
• Ability to troubleshoot moulding defects and resolve processing issues.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced production 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 experience

Process optimisation

Quality inspections

Tool changes

Troubleshooting

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.

Up to £40,000, 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 the following tasks:

• 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.

If you're interested in joining a long-established and financially stable manufacturer that continues to invest in its people, equipment, and technology.

You'll work alongside an experienced and supportive team in a modern manufacturing environment, with excellent opportunities to develop your technical skills and build a long-term career.

We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.