Injection Moulding Technician

Staffline; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Job summary

Staffline in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Technician to join a busy manufacturing environment. You will set and run moulding production orders, ensure high-quality output, and drive Right First Time practices on standardised processes.

The role reports to the Technical Manager and requires hands-on machine operation, fault finding, and continuous improvement mindset within rotating shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as an Injection Moulding Technician.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding capability.
• Experience with injection moulding machines, tooling, and process optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Set and condition injection mould tools to meet production requirements.
• Run production orders using pre-set programmes, monitoring output quality throughout the shift.
• Respond to machine alarms and faults, implementing permanent corrective actions.
• Carry out routine maintenance and fault finding on injection moulding machines and tooling.
• Control and optimise processing parameters in line with product standards and cost requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, production, and quality checks.
• Support supervision of shift staff when required in the absence of a Supervisor.
• Prepare auxiliary equipment, jigs, fixtures, and assembly machines.
• Perform quality checks in line with company standards and identify defects.
• Carry out first‑line troubleshooting of process and quality issues.
• Use and update production monitoring systems (e.g., Blackbird).
• Ensure safe handling and accurate movement of materials and stock.
• Support tooling trials, processing, and optimisation for new projects.
• Operate forklift truck when licensed.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Tools

Injection moulding machines

Tooling

Process optimisation

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Job Title: Injection Moulding Technician

Salary: £16.50 per hour (+ £3.00 night shift premium)

Location: Birmingham

Working Hours: Rotating shifts (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Technician to join a busy and forward-thinking manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will be responsible for setting and running moulding production orders, ensuring consistent high-quality output. You'll play a key role in achieving Right First Time and Just in Time manufacturing, working with advanced moulding techniques and standardised processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and condition injection mould tools to meet production requirements
• Run production orders using pre-set programmes, monitoring output quality throughout the shift
• Respond to machine alarms and faults, implementing permanent corrective actions
• Carry out routine maintenance and fault finding on injection moulding machines and tooling
• Control and optimise processing parameters in line with product standards and cost requirements
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, production, and quality checks
• Support supervision of shift staff when required in the absence of a Supervisor
• Prepare auxiliary equipment, jigs, fixtures, and assembly machines
• Perform quality checks in line with company standards and identify defects
• Carry out first‑line troubleshooting of process and quality issues
• Use and update production monitoring systems (e.g., Blackbird)
• Ensure safe handling and accurate movement of materials and stock
• Support tooling trials, processing, and optimisation for new projects
• Operate forklift truck when licensed
• Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years' experience as an Injection Moulding Technician
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding capability
• Experience with injection moulding machines, tooling, and process optimisation
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Familiarity with production or ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics)
• Strong problem‑solving skills with an innovative mindset
• Good communication and decision‑making ability
• High attention to detail
• Continuous improvement mindset with knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles