Excellent opportunity for Injection Moulding Setter
The role
We are currently seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to join our Injection Moulding team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established and forward-thinking business that values quality, precision, and innovation.
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
The ability to set and operate plastic injection moulding machines
Injection moulding fault finding experience
Machine operating experience up to 1000T (Yizumi, Negri Bossi)
Experience moving/handling/turning moulds up to 6 tonne in weight, using overhead crane (licence required)
Experience with core tools essential
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 and sprue pickers would be advantageous, but not essential
Adherence to health and safety legislation and procedures, including risk assessments, COSHH, and safe lifting techniques.
Salary and benefits.
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
Up to £37,000 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.
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Work Location: On site at our facility in Howden, East Yorkshire DN14 7SD. Candidates must be able to commute.