Injection Moulding Setter

ASC Connections; Northampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ASC Connections is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Setter in Northampton to join a busy moulding facility. You will be responsible for machine set-ups, tool changes and process optimisation to ensure quality and on-time delivery of customer orders.

The role requires prior Setter/Technician experience with knowledge of materials and defect resolution. A proactive approach to troubleshooting and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as an Injection Moulding Setter or Technician.
• Good understanding of injection moulding materials and their processing requirements.
• Experience with setting injection moulding machines.
• Strong understanding of common moulding defects and how to resolve them.
• Proactive troubleshooting, process optimisation and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Set injection moulding machines and carry out tool changes.
• Ensure cycle times and processing parameters meet specifications.
• Optimise moulding processes to reduce scrap and improve efficiency.
• Troubleshoot moulding and processing issues to minimise downtime.
• Identify and resolve defects to maintain product quality.
• Collaborate with production to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Injection moulding knowledge

Troubleshooting

Process optimisation

Quality control

Job description

Join an established manufacturer with over 50 years of industry experience and play a key role in driving production performance, process efficiency and product quality.

With a long-standing reputation for excellence in the manufacture of high-volume technical components, this established manufacturing business supplies a diverse range of industries and is looking to recruit experienced Injection Moulding Setters to strengthen its processing team.

Salary up to £45,000 | Monday-Friday

Working within a busy moulding facility, you'll take responsibility for machine set-ups, tool changes and process optimisation, ensuring production runs efficiently, quality standards are maintained and customer orders are completed on time.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Setter or Technician who enjoys the technical side of injection moulding and wants to make a real impact on production performance.

As an Injection Moulding Setter, your duties will include:

• Setting injection moulding machines and carrying out tool changes.
• Ensuring cycle times and processing parameters consistently meet specification.
• Optimising moulding processes to reduce scrap, improve cycle times and maximise efficiency.
• Troubleshooting moulding and processing issues to minimise downtime.
• Identifying and resolving moulding defects to maintain product quality.
• Working with the wider production team to support continuous improvement.

To be successful in the role of Injection Moulding Setter, you will need:

• Previous experience working as an Injection Moulding Setter or Technician.
• A good understanding of injection moulding materials and their processing requirements.
• Experience with condition setting injection moulding machines.
• A strong understanding of common moulding defects and the ability to identify and resolve their causes.
• A proactive approach to troubleshooting, process optimisation and quality improvement.

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