Lead Moulding Machine Setter for Precision Polymers (Days)

Miles Platts Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Leicester is seeking a Moulding Machine Setter to join their team. This full-time role requires experience in setting mould machines, particularly between 35 to 200 tons, and knowledge of engineering polymers. Responsibilities include fitting and setting tools, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining equipment. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and be self-motivated. The position is primarily daytime work, with hours from 7am to 3pm, Monday to Thursday, and until 1.30pm on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Must have experience of setting mould machines between 35 to 200 tons.
• Experience in multi cavity, hot runner and hot tip systems is required.
• Knowledge of engineering polymers and the optimisation of these materials.

Responsibilities

• Fit and set both insert and full tools to our range of moulding machines.
• Ensure zero moulding defects or rework.
• Operate up to 5 machines when required.

Skills

Experience of setting mould machines 35 to 200 tons

Experience in multi cavity, hot runner and hot tip systems

Knowledge of engineering polymers

Experience of Lean and/or 5S

Self-motivated and organised

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in Leicester is seeking a Moulding Machine Setter to join their team. This full-time role requires experience in setting mould machines, particularly between 35 to 200 tons, and knowledge of engineering polymers. Responsibilities include fitting and setting tools, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining equipment. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and be self-motivated. The position is primarily daytime work, with hours from 7am to 3pm, Monday to Thursday, and until 1.30pm on Fridays.