Senior Setter / Senior Operator

Opus Vitae is recruiting for a Senior Setter / Senior Operator to join a leading manufacturer in Telford, investing in innovation and growth. This role is all about ensuring injection moulding machines are set up to run at optimum performance, producing high-quality components efficiently and safely.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll be key to minimising downtime, improving productivity, and keeping quality standards at the highest level.

What you’ll be doing:

• Setting injection moulding machines to achieve the best possible cycle times and quality output
  
  
• Carrying out tool, mould, colour, insert, and printer changes in line with the production plan
  
  
• Running quality checks and material tests (MFI), taking corrective action when needed
  
  
• Supporting the Shift Leader and covering in their absence (e.g. annual leave)
  
  
• Monitoring productivity, scrap rates, and changeover efficiency
  
  
• Keeping accurate production records and reporting discrepancies
  
  
• Ensuring safe loading/unloading of recycling and new materials into silos
  
  
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping and working safely at all times
  
  What we’re looking for:
  
  
• Proven experience in plastic injection moulding
  
  
• Skilled in tool changing and process setting
  
  
• Ability to operate overhead cranes
  
  
• Problem-solving mindset with strong communication skills
  
  
• Conscientious, reliable, and safety-conscious
  
  It’s a bonus if you’ve worked with:
  
  
• Engel or Krauss machinery
  
  
• Kuka robotics or automation systems
  
  What’s on offer:
  
  
• £33,342 per year + annual discretionary bonus
  
  
• Training & development opportunities
  
  
• Excellent working conditions with modern equipment
  
  
• Contributory pension scheme
  
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
  
• Recognition & Reward scheme
  
  
• Free on-site parking
  
  ⏱ Shift Pattern: 12-hour Panama shift rota, rotating days and nights every fortnight (2,093 hours annually).
  
  This is a permanent role, and you’ll be employed directly by the company