Plastic Injection Moulding Machine Operator

Masstemps is currently recruiting for an experienced

Plastic Injection Moulder to join a well-established and busy manufacturing company based near the

• Operate plastic injection moulding machines to manufacture plastic components to the required specification.
• Load materials into machines and monitor the moulding process throughout production.
• Remove finished components from machines and check for defects such as flash, short shots, sink marks or warping.
• Carry out visual quality checks to ensure components meet the required standard.
• Trim excess plastic and remove flash from moulded components using hand tools where required.
• Pack, label and prepare finished components for the next stage of production.
• Monitor machine cycles and report any faults, defects or inconsistencies to the supervisor.
• Assist with machine set-ups, material changes and mould changes where required.
• Keep the production area clean and ensure machines are operated safely.
• Complete basic production paperwork and follow work instructions.
• Meet production targets while maintaining consistent quality.
• Follow company health & safety procedures and wear the appropriate PPE.

• Experience operating manufacturing machinery within a production environment.
• Good understanding of basic manufacturing processes and production procedures.
• Ability to carry out visual inspections and identify defects in finished components.
• Good attention to detail when checking component quality.
• Comfortable handling, trimming and packing plastic components.
• Ability to follow written work instructions and meet production targets.
• Good understanding of workplace health & safety.
• Reliable, practical and willing to learn new processes.

06:00am-14:00pm Monday to Friday

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14:00PM-22:00PM Monday to Friday