Injection Moulding Setter/Operator

Recsure Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturer for an experienced Injection Moulding Machine Setter. This hands-on role is key to ensuring that machines and production processes are optimised for quality, efficiency, and safety.

Location: Telford
Salary: £15.93
Job type: Full-time, Permanent

You will be responsible for setting up and maintaining injection moulding machinery to achieve high-quality output, low scrap rates, and maximum productivity. The role also includes occasional shift leader cover during holidays and supporting machine operators in delivering production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Set injection moulding machines to optimum conditions to produce quality components
  
  
• Optimise machine/robot cycle times for efficiency
  
  
• Carry out colour, insert, printer, and mould changes as per production plan
  
  
• Perform regular quality and material tests (MFI)
  
  
• Implement corrective actions for reported quality issues
  
  
• Provide break cover for machine operators and ensure smooth workflow
  
  
• Minimise scrap rates and changeover wastage
  
  
• Complete accurate documentation and production records
  
  
• Maintain high housekeeping standards on the shop floor
  
  
• Correctly load/unload recycling and new materials into silos
  
  
• Follow all Health & Safety rules and guidelines
  
  Person Specification – Essential
  
  
• Proven Plastic Injection Moulding experience
  
  
• Tool changing and process setting experience
  
  
• Overhead crane operation skills
  
  
• Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail
  
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
  
• Conscientious and reliable work ethic
  
  Desirable Experience
  
  
• Working with Engel or Krauss machinery
  
  
• Kuka automation systems
  
  Hours
  
  
• 12-hour shifts on a Panama shift rota (rotating days and nights every two weeks
  
  Benefits
  
  
• Training and development opportunities
  
  
• Excellent working conditions
  
  
• Contributory pension scheme
  
  
• Annual discretionary bonus
  
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
  
• Recognition and Reward scheme
  
  
• Opportunity to work for an innovative, growing company