Injection Mould Press Engineer
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Location: Waterlooville
Pay: £20.00 per hour
Company: V3 Recruitment (on behalf of our client)
V3 Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Injection Mould Press Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Waterlooville. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with strong injection moulding experience to join a high-volume production environment.
Role Purpose
The Injection Mould Press Engineer is responsible for the setup, operation, optimisation, and maintenance of injection moulding presses to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
This role plays a key part in maintaining stable processes, delivering consistent cycle times, producing high-quality parts, and supporting continuous improvement across the moulding department.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out setup, start-up, and shutdown of injection moulding presses in line with work instructions
Install, secure, and remove mould tools safely and efficiently
Set and adjust machine parameters including temperatures, speeds, pressures, cooling, and clamp force
Perform first-off checks and complete all required documentation
Optimise cycle times and process parameters to improve efficiency and quality
Troubleshoot moulding defects such as flash, short shots, burns, warpage, and contamination
Support improvements in OEE, scrap reduction, and overall production performance
Inspect moulds, hot runners, and ancillary equipment for wear or damage
Carry out routine preventative maintenance tasks
Work closely with Toolroom and Engineering teams on tool changes, repairs, and modifications
Ensure all parts meet quality standards and specifications
Support root-cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, and other problem-solving tools
Support new product trials, process development, xgikmsk and documentation
Follow all health and safety procedures at all times
Skills & Experience Essential
Previous experience setting and operating injection moulding machines
Strong knowledge of plastics processing, materials, and machine parameters
Ability to read engineering drawings and process documentation
Strong mechanical aptitude and practical engineering skills
Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Skills & Experience Desirable
Qualification in Polymer Processing, Mechanical Engineering, or similar
Experience working with robots, sprue pickers, convey...
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