Injection Mould Setter​/Operator

Position: Injection Mould Setter / Operator
Location: Fleckney

Injection Moulding Setter / Operator – Permanent Nights

Location:

Leicestershire
Salary: £32,000 per annum

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 10:00pm – 6:00am

Shift: Permanent Nights

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

5S Recruitment is working with an established plastics manufacturer in Leicestershire to recruit an experienced Injection Moulding Setter / Operator for its permanent night shift.

This is a hands-on position within a busy manufacturing environment, suited to someone who understands injection moulding processes, can confidently set and operate machinery and has the practical ability to identify and resolve production issues.

The manufacturing facility operates a range of Arburg and Krauss Maffei injection moulding machines, ranging from 50 to 420 tonnes, with Arburg machinery making up the majority of the production equipment.

Working as part of a small night shift team of five, you'll be responsible for maintaining efficient production, completing tool changes, responding to machine alarms and ensuring that manufactured components consistently meet the required quality standards.

The role also offers additional responsibility, supporting the Night Shift Team Leader with the day-to-day running of production and providing supervisory cover during periods of absence.

We're looking for someone who is comfortable being hands-on, takes ownership of their work and understands the importance of keeping production running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Injection Moulding & Machine Setting

* Set, operate and monitor injection moulding machines in accordance with production schedules, setting sheets and manufacturing requirements.

* Carry out tool changes, machine start-ups and process adjustments to maintain efficient production.

* Work with Arburg and Krauss Maffei injection moulding machinery ranging from 50 to 420 tonnes.

* Complete tool changes as required, with workloads varying between shifts. Some nights may involve no changes, while others could require up to five.

* Identify and rectify processing faults, including issues affecting component quality, machine performance and production cycles.

* Respond promptly to machine alarms, investigating faults and taking appropriate corrective action.

* Set up and operate ancillary equipment and secondary operations machinery, including automated production lines.

* Monitor machine settings, cycle times and production output to maintain consistent manufacturing standards.

* Ensure machinery and tooling are operated safely and within established processing parameters.

Quality Control & Production Monitoring

* Carry out first-off, last-off and routine in-process inspections to ensure components meet customer specifications.

* Identify non-conforming products and follow the appropriate segregation and quarantine procedures.

* Complete production records, quality documentation, machine logs and setting sheets accurately.

* Record and communicate processing faults, tooling issues and any adjustments made during production.

* Maintain traceability and adhere to established quality management procedures, including ISO 9001 requirements.

* Take appropriate action to minimise scrap, rework and unnecessary production downtime.

Shift Support & Team Coordination

* Work closely with the Night Shift Team Leader to ensure production priorities and daily targets are achieved.

* Assist with the operation and monitoring of automated production lines when required.

* Provide cover for the Team Leader during holidays and other periods of absence, including organising the small night shift team and coordinating production activities.

* Allocate and prioritise work where necessary to maintain production continuity.

* Communicate effectively with colleagues, management…