Job Description:
Injection Moulding Tool Setter
Location: Leighton Buzzrd
Shift: Permanent - Days (6am-2pm / flexibility for 7am-3pm)
Salary: £40,000
A growing and evolving plastics manufacturer is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Tool Setter to join its small, close-knit mouldshop team. Working with Romi and Demag machines, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business investing in its processes and equipment while offering a stable days-based role. The successful candidate will play a key role in setting up machines, maintaining tooling, and ensuring smooth and efficient daily production. This position offers a strong work-life balance with a consistent shift pattern and a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set and prepare injection moulding machines (Romi & Demag) for daily production
- Carry out tool changes and ensure machines are production-ready
- Load tools and set machines to achieve optimal cycle performance
- Perform basic tool cleaning, maintenance, and machine servicing
- Troubleshoot process and equipment issues to minimise downtime
- Conduct quality checks on components to ensure high standards are met
- Work closely with production and quality teams to resolve any issues
- Support development work and process improvements (typically on Fridays)
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Qualifications / Experience:
- Proven experience as an Injection Moulding Setter / Technician
- Essential experience with Romi and Demag machines
- Experience with robot equipment (desirable)
- Strong understanding of injection moulding processes and tooling
- Ability to fault find and resolve machine or tooling issues
- High attention to detail with a focus on quality
- Good communication skills and a team-oriented approach
- Relevant technical or vocational training (desirable)
Hours:
- Monday to Friday
- Days: 6am-2pm (flexibility to work 7am-3pm)
- Occasional flexibility required to meet business demands
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Company pension scheme
- Statutory holiday + bank holidays
- Stable days-based role with good work-life balance
- Opportunity to work in a developing and improving facility
- Supportive, team-focused environment
How to Apply
Please submit your CV along with your availability.
For more information, please contact:
Charlie Boulton
01453 852544
