Setter/Technician

Staffline; Rottingdean; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Evening Setter / Technician in Leicester. The successful candidate will set up injection moulding jobs, conduct quality checks, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety. A background in injection moulding and a strong attention to detail are essential. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £32,000 - £36,000 plus a bonus and a good work/life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fixed hours for work/life balance

Working with high tech equipment

Supportive team environment

Specialist training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a setter or technician in injection moulding/tool setting.
• Proficient in performing first-off checks and interpreting quality specs.
• Ability to follow process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Set up injection moulding jobs and perform tool changes.
• Conduct first-off quality checks on components.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Injection moulding experience

Quality checks proficiency

Tool changes skills

Knowledge of plastics

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Position: Evening Setter / Technician

Location: Leicester

Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: Mon - Thu 15:00 - 23:00, Fri 13:30 - 20:00

Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 + Bonus

Responsibilities

• Set up injection moulding jobs: fit and start tools, perform tool change
• Conduct first-off quality checks to confirm components meet specification
• Ensure machines are correctly prepared for production runs
• Work with existing setup sheets and follow process documentation
• Collaborate with quality & maintenance to resolve tooling/machine issues
• Maintain high standards of machine cleanliness, tooling condition, and safety

Requirements

• Previous experience as a setter or technician in injection moulding / tool setting
• Proficient in performing first-Off checks and interpreting quality specs
• Comfortable doing 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
• Must be reliable and able to follow process documentation

Benefits

• Competitive salary £32,000 - £36,000 plus one month's bonus
• Fixed hours with good work/life balance
• Working with new Arburg machines up to 200T, high tech equipment
• Part of a technical, supportive team
• Opportunity to build specialist knowledge in precision moulding with many material varieties

For further details, please contact Kieren Provis on 01453 829776, or email [e-mail]

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors, and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few. For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit our website: www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.