Injection Moulding Setter
£High plus benefits
Our client is looking for an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to join their manufacturing team to support production in tool setting of in injection mould tools. You’ll be responsible for machine setup, process optimisation, troubleshooting and ensuring the consistent production of high-quality products. This position is based in Biggleswade and could offer longer term progression with quality and management.
Injection Moulding Setter Key Responsibilities:
* Set up and operate injection moulding machines, ensuring optimal performance.
* Perform process optimization to maintain production efficiency.
* Troubleshoot machine and process issues to minimize downtime and improve part quality.
* Adjust machine parameters (temperature, pressure, speed, etc.) to achieve the best results.
* Conduct routine quality checks on moulded parts, ensuring compliance with specifications.
* Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of moulds, injection units, and auxiliary equipment.
* Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to improve machine performance and efficiency.
* Maintain accurate documentation of production runs, mould changes, and machine settings.
Required Skills and Experience for the Injection Moulding Setter:
* Experience
* Strong knowledge of mould setup, processing & fault finding
* Understanding of plastics materials & drying requirements
* Excellent quality background procedures
* Robotics/automation experience (desirable)
* Good mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills
Hours of work for the Injection Moulding Setter:
Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm
You will have current or recent experience in similar roles such as injection mould technician, injection moulding setter, injection mould setter, injection moulder, tool setter – moulding or injection mould setter, quality mould technician