Injection Moulding Technician: Process & Tooling Expert

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Technician to join a leading plastics manufacturer. You will set up machines to run new products, perform first-off checks, and monitor processes to ensure quality and reliability.

You will maintain tooling standards, work with the tooling and quality teams, and strictly follow H&S guidelines. A continuous improvement mindset and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Industry recognised injection moulding qualification.
• Experience with Romi machines and Sepro robots an advantage.
• Demonstrable experience within injection moulding manufacturing.
• Good communication and people skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliable and flexible, self motivated and enthusiastic.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• The successful Injection Moulding Technician will be responsible for all tool changes as and when required to set up machines to run new products within a specific timeframe.
• As Injection Moulding Technician you will be accountable for setting up injection moulding machinery to first off standard, ensuring use of set process.
• In the role of Injection Moulding Technician, you will monitor injection moulding process to include condition setting, ensuring product quality and reliability.
• Ensure all mould tooling is maintained to a high standard, liaising with the tooling department when faults are identified to ensure rectification ensuring schedules are adhered to.
• Ensure the quality department are made aware of any injection moulding issues and all non-conforming plastic products are quarantined.
• Ensure all H&S regulations and guidelines are adhered to, and any non-conformances report to relevant personnel.
• Conduct detailed daily handovers between shifts.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Reliability & flexibility

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Injection moulding qualification

Tools

Romi machines

Sepro robots

Job description

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Technician to join a leading plastics manufacturer. You will set up machines to run new products, perform first-off checks, and monitor processes to ensure quality and reliability.

You will maintain tooling standards, work with the tooling and quality teams, and strictly follow H&S guidelines. A continuous improvement mindset and strong communication are essential.