Injection Moulding Technician: Set Up & Optimize

Hozelock (UK); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff shop

Free onsite parking

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

Hozelock is seeking a skilled Injection Moulding Setter to join our Minworth manufacturing team. You will set up and operate Demag, Arburg, Krauss Maffei and Billion machines, optimize processes, and ensure high-quality plastic parts, with a focus on reducing downtime.

You will read technical docs, adjust process parameters, and collaborate with maintenance to improve efficiency while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with injection moulding machines and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions and technical documents.
• Experience with robotics and automation in injection moulding (preferred).
• Understanding of plastics materials, drying requirements, and process parameters.
• Familiar with hot runner systems.
• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate injection moulding machines, ensuring optimal performance.
• Perform process optimization to maintain production efficiency.
• Troubleshoot machine and process issues to minimize downtime and improve part quality.
• Adjust machine parameters (temperature, pressure, speed, etc.) to achieve the best results.
• Conduct routine quality checks on moulded parts, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of moulds, injection units, and auxiliary equipment.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to improve machine performance and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation of production runs, mould changes, and machine settings.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and ensure a clean, organized work environment.

Skills

Injection moulding

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Reading technical docs

Robotics & automation (preferred)

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Tools

Demag machines

Arburg machines

Krauss Maffei machines

Billion machines

Job description

Hozelock is seeking a skilled Injection Moulding Setter to join our Minworth manufacturing team. You will set up and operate Demag, Arburg, Krauss Maffei and Billion machines, optimize processes, and ensure high-quality plastic parts, with a focus on reducing downtime.

You will read technical docs, adjust process parameters, and collaborate with maintenance to improve efficiency while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.