Moulding Technician

LINDAL Group Careers; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

End‑of‑year shut‑down week

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Wellbeing programme

Financial and legal wellbeing

Exclusive deals and discounts

Grocery shopping discounts

Job summary

LINDAL Group Careers is seeking an experienced Moulding Technician to independently set up, operate, and optimize injection moulding operations on a busy shop floor. You will act as a senior technical expert, ensuring stable processes and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

You will train and support Mold Technicians I & II and operators, collaborating with shift supervisors and process engineers to deliver high quality parts and efficient production at Leighton Buzzard.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of Injection Moulding and mould maintenance.
• Experience in setup, process control and validation of molding processes.
• Strong understanding of statistical process control principles.
• Proven track record in continuous improvement and CAPA.
• Attention to data quality and process documentation.
• Ability to train and mentor junior technicians.
• Familiarity with auxiliary equipment and color changes.

Responsibilities

• Set up, change over, and operate injection‑molding machines to meet specs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot process, machine, and secondary equipment issues.
• Perform mold setups including large molds and water‑circuit configurations.
• Monitor product quality and take corrective actions for deviations.
• Carry out preventive maintenance of molds and support stable processes.
• Train Mold Technicians I & II and machine operators on setup and QC.
• Collaborate with shift supervisors and process engineers on improvements.

Skills

Injection Moulding

Mould Maintenance

Process Setup & Validation

Statistical Process Control

Continuous Improvement

CAPA

Data Quality

Job description

Your Role

The Moulding Technician is responsible for independently setting up, operating, and optimizing injection‑molding machines, molds, and auxiliary equipment to consistently produce high‑quality products. The role acts as a senior technical expert on the shopfloor, ensures stable processes, supports continuous improvement, and provides technical guidance and training to junior mold technicians and machine operators.

Your Responsibilities

• Set up, change over, and operate injection‑molding machines, molds, and auxiliary equipment to produce parts that meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot process, machine, and secondary‑equipment issues, including basic electrical troubleshooting, with maintenance support as required.
• Perform mold setups, including large molds, water‑circuit configuration, and color changes, and ensure correct parameter settings.
• Monitor product quality continuously and take immediate corrective actions in case of deviations from specifications.
• Carry out preventive maintenance of molds in the press and support stable, repeatable production processes.
• Train and support Mold Technicians I & II and assigned machine operators in setup, process control, and quality requirements.
• Work closely with shift supervisors, process engineers, and plant personnel to support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.

Your Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Pension scheme
• End‑of‑year shut‑down week
• Health cash plan
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Wellbeing and healthy living programme
• Financial and legal wellbeing programme
• Exclusive deals and discounts on products or services
• Grocery shopping discounts

Your profile

You have solid knowledge in:

• Injection Moulding
• Mould Maintenance & Repair
• Injection Moulding Process Setup & Validation
• Statistical Process Control
• Continuous Improvement
• Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
• Data Quality & Accuracy

Your contact

Kris Nagiah
HR Business Partner
LINDAL Group
Cherrycourt Way, Stanbridge Road
LU7 4UH Leighton Buzzard

Your Workplace

Located in Leighton Buzzard, LINDAL Valve has been operating since 1980 and employs around 275 people. Our team works in a collaborative and international environment, where people take ownership, contribute ideas, and support each other. As a production site within LINDAL’s global manufacturing network, we combine technical expertise with a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement to deliver the best solutions for our customers.