Injection Moulding Setter/Operator

Recsure Personnel; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Machine Setter to optimise machinery and production processes for quality and efficiency. You will be responsible for setting up and maintaining injection moulding machines, conducting quality tests, and supporting machine operators. The role requires proven moulding experience and the ability to work in a rotating shift pattern. The company offers excellent working conditions, a contributory pension, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Excellent working conditions

Contributory pension scheme

Annual discretionary bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Recognition and Reward scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plastic injection moulding.
• Experience in tool changing and process setting.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes.

Responsibilities

• Set up injection moulding machines for quality components.
• Optimise machine cycles for production efficiency.
• Perform regular quality and material tests.

Skills

Plastic Injection Moulding experience

Tool changing and process setting

Overhead crane operation skills

Problem-solving mindset

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Engel machinery

Krauss machinery

Kuka automation systems

Job description

Recsure Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturer for an experienced Injection Moulding Machine Setter. This hands‑on role is key to ensuring that machines and production processes are optimised for quality, efficiency, and safety.

Location: Telford
Salary: £15.93
Job type: Full-time, Permanent

You will be responsible for setting up and maintaining injection moulding machinery to achieve high-quality output, low scrap rates, and maximum productivity. The role also includes occasional shift leader cover during holidays and supporting machine operators in delivering production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Set injection moulding machines to optimum conditions to produce quality components
• Optimise machine/robot cycle times for efficiency
• Carry out colour, insert, printer, and mould changes as per production plan
• Perform regular quality and material tests (MFI)
• Implement corrective actions for reported quality issues
• Provide break cover for machine operators and ensure smooth workflow
• Minimise scrap rates and changeover wastage
• Complete accurate documentation and production records
• Maintain high housekeeping standards on the shop floor
• Correctly load/unload recycling and new materials into silos
• Follow all Health & Safety rules and guidelines

Person Specification – Essential

• Proven Plastic Injection Moulding experience
• Tool changing and process setting experience
• Overhead crane operation skills
• Problem‑solving mindset with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Conscientious and reliable work ethic

Desirable Experience

• Working with Engel or Krauss machinery
• Kuka automation systems

Hours

12‑hour shifts on a Panama shift rota (rotating days and nights every two weeks)

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities
• Excellent working conditions
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recognition and Reward scheme
• Opportunity to work for an innovative, growing company