Moulding Technician

M-Tec Engineering Solutions; Banbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An internationally established plastics manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Mould Technician to enhance moulding processes and lead a tool change team. Responsibilities include optimizing processes for quality and efficiency, setting up new tools, and ensuring safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, a proven ability to lead teams, and a focus on continuous improvement. This role is essential for driving manufacturing performance and ensuring operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of moulding and tool change processes.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Optimising moulding processes for quality and cycle time.
• Leading and supporting the tool change team.
• Setting up new tools and supporting start-ups.
• Improving tool change times through SMED activities.
• Spotting issues and suggesting better ways of working.
• Carrying out basic audits and supporting safe, tidy working practices.

Skills

Technical understanding of moulding processes

Leadership and motivation skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Commitment to safety and quality

Job description

We're currently recruiting for a Mould Technician for an internationally established plastics manufacture.

The Injection Mould Technician will be required to work a three shift pattern (6am-2pm/2pm-10pm/10pm-6am).

You will work closely with production and tooling teams to improve processes, support new tool setups, reduce changeover times, and make sure everything is done right the first time. You will also lead the tool change team, promote safe working, and help drive continuous improvement across the plant.

Further responsibilities

• Optimising moulding processes for quality and cycle time
• Leading and supporting the tool change team
• Setting up new tools and supporting start-ups
• Improving tool change times through SMED activities
• Spotting issues and suggesting better ways of working
• Carrying out basic audits and supporting safe, tidy working practices

What We're Looking For

• Strong technical understanding of moulding and tool change processes
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence

If you're passionate about process optimisation, teamwork, and driving manufacturing performance, we'd love to hear from you.