Injection Moulding Tool Setter

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Injection Moulding Tool Setter

About Us

Timloc Building Products is a British manufacturer supplying merchant customers for over 60 years. We manufacture and supply sustainable building products from ground level right up to the roof ridge, from our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Howden, East Yorkshire offering our merchant customers a broad product portfolio supported by industry leading next day service.

The role

We are currently seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Tool Setter to join our Injection Moulding team working 40 hours per week on a weekly shift rotation. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established and forward-thinking business that values quality, precision, and innovation.

Weekly Shift Rotation of 40 hours per week

• Days - Monday to Friday 6:00am to 2:15pm
  
  
• Nights - Sunday 8:00pm - 6:15am, Monday to Thursday 10:00pm - 6:15am
  
  
• Afters - Monday to Thursday 2:00pm - 10:15pm, Friday 2:00pm - 11:00pm
  
  Key Responsibilities
  
  
• Perform all aspects of tool changes, from removal to production handover.
  
  
• Prepare, set, and monitor injection moulding machines with a focus on continuous improvement.
  
  
• Clean and prepare tools for storage between production runs, ensuring readiness for future use.
  
  
• Conduct tool condition inspections and report findings.
  
  
• Perform minor in-house tool repairs as required.
  
  
• Carry out daily safety checks to maintain a safe working environment.
  
  
• Clean and prepare machines for production handovers.
  
  
• Repair water and oil leaks in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
  
  
• Handle bulk materials safely and efficiently.
  
  
• Always adhere to safe working practices and company procedures.
  
  
• Support ad-hoc maintenance tasks across the Injection Moulding department and other areas as needed.
  
  
• Assist with tool trials and material trials for process optimisation and product development.
  
  
• Set up new tools and products in line with production requirements.
  
  
• Pre-prepare moulds and machines ahead of scheduled production runs.
  
  Requirements
  
  
• Machine operating experience up to 1000T
  
  
• Experience using overhead crane (licence desirable)
  
  
• Experience with core tools preferred
  
  
• Processing PP, filled PP, HIPS in both virgin and reprocessed grade
  
  
• Methodical approach to material trials
  
  
• Good housekeeping
  
  
• A proactive work ethic
  
  
• Working as part of a team
  
  
• Experience with robots would be advantageous, but not essential
  
  
• Adherence to health and safety legislation and procedures, including risk assessments, COSHH, and safe lifting techniques.
  
  Salary
  
  Upto £37,500 per annum
  
  If you are an experienced Injection Moulding Setter with a strong safety mindset and attention to detail, we would love to hear from you