Injection Moulding Setter

Injection Moulding Setter

Location: Sutton Coldfield
Salary: £14.04 per hour (hourly rate under review from 1 April – increase likely). Salary is annualised and includes shift allowance
Shift Pattern: Panama shifts – 4 on / 2 off, rotating days and nights

• Days: 06:45 – 19:00
• Nights: 18:45 – 07:00

Be part of a manufacturing team that keeps quality, innovation and craftsmanship at its heart!

Our client is looking for an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to join their manufacturing operation. Working a rotating 12‑hour Panama shift pattern, you’ll be responsible for setting, optimising and supporting injection moulding processes to ensure safe, efficient production of high‑quality plastic components.

What’s in it for you?

• Annualised salary with shift allowance included
• Overtime opportunities during peak periods (January–June)
• 25 days holiday (pro‑rated to shift pattern, inclusive of shutdown periods)
• 8 statutory bank holidays (local agreement)
• Standard pension scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Occupational health support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discount on company products
• Free on‑site parking
• Bike to Work scheme
• Wellbeing workshops and social events
• BHSF contributory health scheme
• Additional holiday entitlement with long service

The Role:

As an Injection Moulding Setter, you will be responsible for ensuring machinery and processes are set up and running at optimum performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting and operating injection moulding machines to production standards
• Optimising moulding processes to maximise efficiency and product quality
• Troubleshooting machine, tooling and process issues to minimise downtime
• Adjusting machine parameters including temperature, pressure and speed
• Carrying out routine quality checks to ensure parts meet specification
• Performing basic maintenance and cleaning of moulds and equipment
• Supporting new product development and mould trials
• Working closely with maintenance and engineering teams
• Accurately recording process settings, production runs and tool changes
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment

About You:

You’re an experienced Injection Moulding Setter who enjoys working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in producing high‑quality components.

Essential criteria:

• Proven experience in injection moulding
• Hands‑on experience with Demag, Arburg, Krauss Maffei and/or Billion machines
• Strong knowledge of moulding processes, setup and fault finding
• Understanding of plastics materials, drying requirements and process parameters
• Experience working with hot runner systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions
• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving

Experience with robotics and automation is desirable but not essential.

Apply Now!

If you’re looking to join a well‑established manufacturer with a strong heritage, modern equipment and a supportive team culture, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your manufacturing career!

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