At a Glance
- Tasks: Set up and optimise injection moulding machines for high-quality production.
- Company: Leading manufacturer known for quality and innovation in Kidlington.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, training opportunities, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Enjoy a clean, safe workplace with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in injection moulding and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 34200 - 41800 £ per year.
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Location: Kidlington
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £33,000 + 10% Bonus
Role Overview – Injection Moulding Setter
Our client, a leading manufacturer supplying essential components to a wide range of industries, is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to join their production team in Kidlington. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. Working within a fast-paced production environment, you will play a key role in ensuring injection moulding machines are set up efficiently, operating at optimum performance, and consistently producing high-quality products. The successful candidate will have a strong background in injection moulding, experience carrying out mould changes, and the ability to optimise machine performance to achieve production and quality targets.
Key Responsibilities – Injection Moulding Setter
- Prepare for production changes by ensuring all required tools, materials, and equipment are available for efficient changeovers.
- Safely remove and install mould tools, ensuring all work is completed accurately and in line with company procedures.
- Set and optimise injection moulding machines to achieve target cycle times and quality requirements.
- Monitor machine settings and process parameters to maintain safe and repeatable production.
- Respond quickly to machine and process issues, reducing downtime and minimising quality concerns.
- Complete production documentation, machine records, and daily performance reports accurately.
- Conduct routine machine fitness-for-use inspections and maintain appropriate records.
- Lead by example in promoting high standards of health and safety throughout the manufacturing environment.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives including TPM, SMED, automation projects, and waste reduction activities.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment at all times.
- Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to support operational objectives.
Key Experience & Requirements – Injection Moulding Setter
- Proven experience working as an Injection Moulding Setter within a manufacturing environment.
- Formal qualifications in Injection Moulding Setting and Processing.
- Experience using cranes, lifting and slinging equipment, and powered pallet trucks (PPT).
- Strong understanding of injection moulding processes and machine optimisation.
- Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible and proactive approach to work.
- IMT qualification is desirable.
- Experience supporting continuous improvement activities within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
Benefits – Injection Moulding Setter
- Annual salary of £33,000.
- Performance-related bonus of up to 10%.
- Monday to Friday day-shift pattern (40 hours per week).
- Up to 5% matched pension contribution.
- Life Assurance (4x annual salary).
- Employee discount schemes.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- UK Sharesave Scheme.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Free onsite parking.
Injection Moulding Setter employer: Omega Resource
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