Injection Moulding Machinist​/Technician

Injection Moulding Machinist/Technician

Location:

Kings Norton

Hours:

40 hours per week

Rotating shifts (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm)

Shifts:

Occasional night shifts may be required

Salary:
Pays up to £39,500

Source Co are recruiting for a proficient Injection Moulding Machine Setter/Operator to join a firmly rooted manufacturing business based in Kings Norton. This is a hands on role for someone who enjoys setting, optimising and keeping moulding machines running efficiently in a production environment.

You'll play a key role in maintaining quality, reducing downtime and supporting continuous improvement on the shop floor.

• Setting and optimising injection moulding machines to meet production and quality targets
• Carrying out tool changes to plan and within agreed times
• Supporting new tool trials and process improvements
• Optimising robots and ancillary equipment to maximise output
• Producing first off samples for quality approval
• Completing machine restarts (once trained and signed off)
• Carrying out TPM activities and basic fault finding
• Writing and following setting sheets and robot programs
• Ensuring 5S, housekeeping and health & safety standards are met
• Reducing scrap, improving OEE and supporting continuous improvement
• Liaising with maintenance where more complex faults arise

• Proven experience as an Injection Moulding Setter / Operator
• Strong understanding of moulding processes, tooling and machines
• Comfortable working with robots and ancillary equipment
• Able to read and follow setting sheets, drawings and quality standards
• A proactive problem solver with good attention to detail
• Flexible and reliable with a team focused mindset

• Stable, full time role in a modern manufacturing environment
• 40 hour working week with rotating shifts
• Opportunity to work on varied tooling and processes
• Training and development where required
• Long term career potential for the right person