Injection Moulding Setter Operator
Location: Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire (on-site, early finish on Fridays)
An excellent opportunity has arisen, for an experienced Injection Moulding Setter Operator to join a well-established UK manufacturer, providing bespoke interconnection and electronic solutions across a variety of quality-critical sectors.
This role is ideal for a hands-on Injection Moulding professional with strong technical expertise, who enjoys problem-solving, maintaining high production standards, and ensuring machines run at optimal performance.
Main Responsibilities of the Injection Moulding Setter Operator (based in Scunthorpe):
Install and set mould tools within machines, ensuring safe and efficient tool changes.
Accurately set machines to recorded parameters to achieve costed cycle times.
Monitor and adjust cycle times to meet production targets.
Replenish raw materials, hopper loaders, and day bins as required.
Troubleshoot and resolve processing issues during production runs to maintain product quality.
Approve first-off samples against both visual and dimensional specifications.
Ensure production outputs are achieved on time and in full.
Conduct quality checks, adjusting processes where necessary.
Carry out colour and material changes in line with production schedules.
Perform fault finding and rectify processing problems quickly to minimise downtime and scrap.
Undertake machine safety checks and maintain a clean, tidy working area.
Adhere to all health and safety requirements, reporting issues promptly.
Requirements of the Injection Moulding Setter Operator (based in Scunthorpe):
Extensive experience with injection moulding machines (e.G. Battenfeld, Arburg, Boy).
Proven ability to set, monitor, and troubleshoot moulding processes.
Strong organisational and analytical skills with a reliable, positive work attitude.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Computer literacy(Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
Manual handling experience.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Desirable Experience:
Industry-specific background in related manufacturing environments.
IMT Level 2 qualification or higher.
Working Pattern & Benefits:
Full-time, permanent role.
Single shift, 4.5-day working week.
Early finish every Friday (1:00 PM).
Overtime opportunities available.
To apply for this Injection Moulding Setter Operator role based in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, please send your CV to: (url removed) or call (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)