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Injection Mould Setter

Water Orton
5 days ago
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Injection Moulding Setter
Location: West Midlands
Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Double Days)
Salary: Competitive (DOE)

A well-established and expanding manufacturing business in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to join their team. This role is ideal for a skilled setter who is confident performing efficient tool changes, machine setups, and supporting production in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturer that values technical expertise, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities – Injection Moulding Setter

• Carry out efficient tool changes, machine setups and ancillary equipment adjustments across a full range of injection moulding machines
• Perform part try-outs following changeovers and submit components to quality for approval, ensuring processes meet the required setting standards
• Start up and shut down moulding machines in line with manufacturer procedures to support smooth shift operation
• Prepare tools, materials, and equipment in advance to minimise downtime and support the production plan
• Conduct planned maintenance tasks where required and support toolroom/technical teams
• Fully adhere to all life-saving safety rules — including strict compliance with LOTO and working-at-height procedures
• Support production teams by ensuring machines run efficiently, producing quality parts to customer specification
• Work collaboratively as part of an organised cell unit, maintaining flexibility across the plastics manufacturing area
• Promote and maintain a strong 5S culture, ensuring excellent housekeeping and safe working conditions
• Engage in continuous improvement activities and support implementation of process enhancements

Requirements – Injection Moulding Setter

• Previous experience setting and running multiple injection moulding machines in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on technical approach
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
• Experience working with 3-axis robots (Wittmann preferred, not essential)
• IMT2 qualification desirable but not mandatory
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and basic IT skills
• Flexible and willing to support production as required to maintain workflow

Benefits – Injection Moulding Setter

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Opportunity to join a skilled and supportive technical team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Secure, long-term career prospects within a growing business

For further details, please contact Kieren Provis on (phone number removed), or email

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:

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