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Injection Moulding Setter/Operator

Telford
3 days ago
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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

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