Injection Moulding Setter

Job Title: Injection Moulding Setter

Location: Tamworth

Salary: £44,000 - £46,000

Shift:

On - 2 Days, 2 Nights
Off - 5 Days
On - 2 Days, 3 Nights
Off - 4 Days
On - 3 Days, 2 Nights
Off - 5 Days
Overview

We are seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to join a busy and forward-thinking manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will be responsible for setting and running moulding production orders, ensuring consistent high-quality output. You'll play a key role in achieving Right First Time and Just in Time manufacturing, working with advanced moulding techniques and standardised processes.

Key Responsibilities

Set and condition injection mould tools to meet production requirements
Run production orders using pre-set programmes, monitoring output quality throughout the shift
Respond to machine alarms and faults, implementing permanent corrective actions
Carry out routine maintenance and fault finding on injection moulding machines and tooling
Control and optimise processing parameters in line with product standards and cost requirements
Maintain accurate records of maintenance, production, and quality checks
Support supervision of shift staff when required in the absence of a Supervisor
Prepare auxiliary equipment, jigs, fixtures, and assembly machines
Perform quality checks in line with company standards and identify defects
Carry out first-line troubleshooting of process and quality issues
Ensure safe handling and accurate movement of materials and stock
Support tooling trials, processing, and optimisation for new projects
Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives
Skills & Experience Required

Previous experience within and Injection Moulding environment
Good knowledge of modern injection moulding machinery, robotics, tooling, finishing equipment, printing, assembling
Minimum 3 years' experience as an Injection Moulding Technician
Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding capability

Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding capability
Experience with injection moulding machines, tooling, and process optimisation

For further details, please contact Nick Sollis – (phone number removed) or email your cv (url removed)

Omega Resource Group are an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few.

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process