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Salary: £35,000 per year
Location: West Sussex
5S Recruitment are acting as a recruitment agency for this role, specialising in plastics since 2010.
Our client is a privately owned medical device manufacturer specialising in cleanroom medical injection moulding and provide subcontract moulding and assembly services.
As a dedicated medical cleanroom moulder, they operate 12 injection moulding machines ranging from 22 to 220 tonnes.
They are currently seeking an experienced Injection Mould Setter to join their moulding team on the day shift (8am – 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am – 1:30pm Friday, totalling 39.5 hours per week). This is an exciting opportunity to work in a state of the art cleanroom environment.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out mould tool installations, start-ups, shutdowns, and material batch and colour changes.
  • Set machines to approved validated settings and ensure optimal performance of tooling and ancillary equipment.
  • Work closely with the Mouldshop / Production Manager to improve efficiency, reduce scrap, and explore automation opportunities.
  • Process and document mould trials and support the quality team with new tooling validation.
  • Perform planned maintenance on moulds and ancillary equipment and liaise with machine maintenance contractors when necessary.
  • Monitor moulded parts to ensure product quality during production.
  • Assist engineering in the installation and validation of new equipment and ensure a smooth transition into production.
    Required Skills & Experience:
  • Relevant industry experience, ideally with an apprenticeship or accredited training certification.
  • Familiarity with modern Fanuc, Engel, and Boy machines, as well as Fanuc robot control systems.
  • Experience in processing a range of polymers, including ABS, PC, PE, PVC, and HDPE.
  • Understanding of injection mould tooling, ideally with experience in insert changes.
  • A proactive approach to continuous improvements within the Mouldshop.
  • A positive attitude towards quality, safety, and process optimisation.
  • Ability to work well within a team and adapt to a dynamic production environment.
  • Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
    This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Injection Mould Setter to join a well-established and growing company within the medical device industry. If you’re looking for a stable, rewarding role with genuine career development, we’d love to hear from you.
    Apply today through 5S Recruitment – the plastics people since 2010
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