Injection Moulding Machinist/Technician

Kings Norton
1 month ago
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Injection Moulding Machinist/Technician

Location: Kings Norton
Hours: 40 hours per week

Rotating shifts (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm)

Shifts: Occasional night shifts may be required

Salary: Pays up to £39,500

SourceCo are recruiting for a proficient Injection Moulding Machine Setter/Operator to join a firmly rooted manufacturing business based in Kings Norton. This is a hands on role for someone who enjoys setting, optimising and keeping moulding machines running efficiently in a production environment.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining quality, reducing downtime and supporting continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Job Description:

The Role

  • Setting and optimising injection moulding machines to meet production and quality targets

  • Carrying out tool changes to plan and within agreed times

  • Supporting new tool trials and process improvements

  • Optimising robots and ancillary equipment to maximise output

  • Producing first off samples for quality approval

  • Completing machine restarts (once trained and signed off)

  • Carrying out TPM activities and basic fault finding

  • Writing and following setting sheets and robot programs

  • Ensuring 5S, housekeeping and health & safety standards are met

  • Reducing scrap, improving OEE and supporting continuous improvement

  • Liaising with maintenance where more complex faults arise

    What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience as an Injection Moulding Setter / Operator

  • Strong understanding of moulding processes, tooling and machines

  • Comfortable working with robots and ancillary equipment

  • Able to read and follow setting sheets, drawings and quality standards

  • A proactive problem solver with good attention to detail

  • Flexible and reliable with a team focused mindset

    What’s On Offer

  • Stable, full time role in a modern manufacturing environment

  • 40 hour working week with rotating shifts

  • Opportunity to work on varied tooling and processes

  • Training and development where required

  • Long term career potential for the right person

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