Moulding Technician

LINDAL Group; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; 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 and healthy living programme

Financial and legal wellbeingprogramme

Exclusive deals and discounts on产品 or

Grocery shopping discounts

Job summary

LINDAL Group in Leighton Buzzard, UK, is seeking a Moulding Technician to independently set up and run injection-moulding machines, optimize processes and mentor junior staff. You will work on complex molds, monitor quality, implement improvements, and support maintenance with a focus on stable, repeatable production.

This role offers a collaborative, international environment and career development. The site values ownership and continuous improvement, with benefits including holiday, pension,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set up, change over, and operate injection-moulding 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.

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.