Plastic Injection Mold Setter - High-Volume, Career Growth

Softgarden; Corby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Jokey is looking for an experienced Plastic Injection Mold Setter for our Corby site to run high-volume molding on 20 machines (150–450 tons) in a fast-paced environment. You’ll set up and start molding, check parts with calipers, and help optimize cycle times.

On-the-job training is provided. You’ll work with Mechanical Engineers and Electricians, contribute to safety, and join our 16th production plant as we expand. Shift rotation applies.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of plastic injection mold processing experience.
• Knowledge of molding machines and associated equipment.
• Hands-on experience with high-volume injection molding.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and start molding machines; ensure parameters meet quality standards.
• Check product quality with calipers and optical tools; document changes.
• Monitor processes, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate to reduce scrap and optimize cycle time; support mold dialing.
• Rotate shifts and contribute to the startup of the new production plant.

Skills

Injection molding

Mold setting

Problem solving

Teamwork

Quality control

Tools

Calipers

Overhead cranes

Injection tools

Job description

Jokey is looking for an experienced Plastic Injection Mold Setter for our Corby site to run high-volume molding on 20 machines (150–450 tons) in a fast-paced environment. You’ll set up and start molding, check parts with calipers, and help optimize cycle times.

On-the-job training is provided. You’ll work with Mechanical Engineers and Electricians, contribute to safety, and join our 16th production plant as we expand. Shift rotation applies.