Injection Moulding Machinist/Technician
Location: Kings Norton
Hours: 40 hours per week
Rotating shifts (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm)
Shifts: Occasional night shifts may be required
Salary: Pays up to £39,500
SourceCo are recruiting for a proficient Injection Moulding Machine Setter/Operator to join a firmly rooted manufacturing business based in Kings Norton. This is a hands on role for someone who enjoys setting, optimising and keeping moulding machines running efficiently in a production environment.
You’ll play a key role in maintaining quality, reducing downtime and supporting continuous improvement on the shop floor.
Job Description:
The Role
* Setting and optimising injection moulding machines to meet production and quality targets
* Carrying out tool changes to plan and within agreed times
* Supporting new tool trials and process improvements
* Optimising robots and ancillary equipment to maximise output
* Producing first off samples for quality approval
* Completing machine restarts (once trained and signed off)
* Carrying out TPM activities and basic fault finding
* Writing and following setting sheets and robot programs
* Ensuring 5S, housekeeping and health & safety standards are met
* Reducing scrap, improving OEE and supporting continuous improvement
* Liaising with maintenance where more complex faults arise
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience as an Injection Moulding Setter / Operator
* Strong understanding of moulding processes, tooling and machines
* Comfortable working with robots and ancillary equipment
* Able to read and follow setting sheets, drawings and quality standards
* A proactive problem solver with good attention to detail
* Flexible and reliable with a team focused mindset
What’s On Offer
* Stable, full time role in a modern manufacturing environment
* 40 hour working week with rotating shifts
* Opportunity to work on varied tooling and processes
* Training and development where required
* Long term career potential for the right person