Injection Moulding Setter Operator

Redline Group Ltd; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK manufacturer is looking for an experienced Injection Moulding Setter Operator in Scunthorpe. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with injection moulding machines and strong problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include setting mould tools, monitoring production targets, and conducting quality checks. The position offers a full-time schedule with an early finish every Friday and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Early finish every Friday

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with injection moulding machines.
• Proven ability to set and troubleshoot moulding processes.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install and set mould tools in machines.
• Monitor cycle times to meet production targets.
• Conduct quality checks to maintain product quality.

Skills

Injection moulding machines expertise

Problem-solving

Production monitoring

Quality control

Communication skills

Education

IMT Level 2 qualification or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Injection Moulding Setter Operator

Location: Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire (on-site, early finish on Fridays)

An excellent opportunity has arisen, for an experienced Injection Moulding Setter Operator to join a well-established UK manufacturer, providing bespoke interconnection and electronic solutions across a variety of quality-critical sectors.

This role is ideal for a hands-on Injection Moulding professional with strong technical expertise, who enjoys problem-solving, maintaining high production standards, and ensuring machines run at optimal performance.

Main Responsibilities of the Injection Moulding Setter Operator (based in Scunthorpe):

• Install and set mould tools within machines, ensuring safe and efficient tool changes.
• Accurately set machines to recorded parameters to achieve costed cycle times.
• Monitor and adjust cycle times to meet production targets.
• Replenish raw materials, hopper loaders, and day bins as required.
• Troubleshoot and resolve processing issues during production runs to maintain product quality.
• Approve first-off samples against both visual and dimensional specifications.
• Ensure production outputs are achieved on time and in full.
• Conduct quality checks, adjusting processes where necessary.
• Carry out colour and material changes in line with production schedules.
• Perform fault finding and rectify processing problems quickly to minimise downtime and scrap.
• Undertake machine safety checks and maintain a clean, tidy working area.
• Adhere to all health and safety requirements, reporting issues promptly.

Requirements of the Injection Moulding Setter Operator (based in Scunthorpe):

• Extensive experience with injection moulding machines (e.G.Battenfeld, Arburg, Boy).
• Proven ability to set, monitor, and troubleshoot moulding processes.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills with a reliable, positive work attitude.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy(Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Manual handling experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Desirable Experience:

• Industry-specific background in related manufacturing environments.
• IMT Level 2 qualification or higher.

Working Pattern & Benefits:

• Full-time, permanent role.
• Single shift, 4.5-day working week.
• Early finish every Friday (1:00 PM).
• Overtime opportunities available.

To apply for this Injection Moulding Setter Operator role based in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, please send your CV to: [e-mail] or call 01582 878 830 / 07961 158 784