Setter/Technician

Omega Plc; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Leicester is seeking a skilled setter/technician for injection moulding. Responsibilities include setting up jobs, conducting quality checks, and collaborating with a supportive team. Candidates should have previous experience in injection moulding, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. The role offers a competitive salary of £32,000–£36,000 plus a monthly bonus with fixed hours for a good work/life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Monthly bonus

Fixed hours with good work/life balance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in injection moulding or tool setting.
• Ability to perform first-off checks and interpret specifications.
• Comfortable with tool changes and starting tools.
• Knowledge of various plastics and their behaviour in moulding.
• Strong detail orientation and independent work capability during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Set up injection moulding jobs with tools and equipment.
• Collaborate with quality and maintenance teams on issues.
• Maintain machine cleanliness and tooling conditions.
• Follow process documentation for production readiness.
• Work with advanced Arburg machines.

Skills

Injection moulding experience

Quality specification interpretation

Tool change proficiency

Knowledge of plastics

Attention to detail

Independent work ability

Job description

Overview

Set up injection moulding jobs: fit and start tools, perform tool changes. Conduct first-off quality checks to confirm components meet specifications. Ensure machines are correctly prepared for production runs. Work with existing setup sheets and follow process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with quality & maintenance to resolve tooling/machine issues.
• Maintain high standards of machine cleanliness, tooling condition, and safety.
• Follow setup sheets and process documentation for production readiness.
• Work with new Arburg machines up to 200T and high-tech equipment.
• Be part of a technical, supportive team of 7 setter technicians.
• Build specialist knowledge in precision moulding with many material varieties.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a setter or technician in injection moulding / tool setting.
• Proficient in performing first-off checks and interpreting quality specifications.
• Comfortable performing tool changes, fitting, and starting tools.
• Good knowledge of plastics (varieties, behaviour in moulding).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently during evening shifts.
• Reliable and able to follow process documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary £32,000–£36,000 plus one month's bonus.
• No overtime – fixed hours with good work/life balance.