Injection Moulding Setter

Minworth
9 months ago
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About Us:

At Hozelock, we’ve been helping people nurture their gardens for generations. From innovative watering solutions to trusted gardening tools, our products are designed to make growing easier, more enjoyable, and more sustainable. But behind every great product is a great team. We’re a company that values curiosity, craftsmanship and collaboration, where ideas are encouraged, expertise is shared, and people are empowered to make a real impact. If you’re passionate about quality, innovation and being part of a business with a proud heritage and an exciting future, Hozelock could be the place for you.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a skilled Injection Moulding Setter to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Demag, Arburg, Krauss Maffei and Billion injection moulding machines and be responsible for troubleshooting, new product development and efficient production of high-quality plastic parts.

Key Responsibilities:

Set up and operate injection moulding machines, ensuring optimal performance.

Perform process optimization to maintain production efficiency.

Troubleshoot machine and process issues to minimize downtime and improve part quality.

Adjust machine parameters (temperature, pressure, speed, etc.) to achieve the best results.

Conduct routine quality checks on moulded parts, ensuring compliance with specifications.

Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of moulds, injection units, and auxiliary equipment.

Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to improve machine performance and efficiency.

Maintain accurate documentation of production runs, mould changes, and machine settings.

Adhere to all safety guidelines and ensure a clean, organized work environment.

What are we looking for?

Demonstrable experience in injection moulding, preferably with Demag, Arburg, Krauss Maffei and Billion machines.

Strong knowledge of injection moulding processes, mould setup, and troubleshooting.

Ability to read and interpret work instructions, and technical documents.

Experience with robotics and automation in injection moulding (preferred).

Understanding of plastics materials, drying requirements, and process parameters.

Familiar with hot running systems

Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

What do we offer?

Annual bonus scheme

Life assurance (x4 annual salary)

Health Cash Plan (Bronze cover)

Additional annual leave for long service

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike2Work scheme

Staff shop (discounted)

Free onsite parking

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Hozelock is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know

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