Lead Injection Moulding Setter

Overview:Working alongside our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for an Injection Moulding Setter on a permanent night shift (Mon-Thurs) to join their team. Remit: This position will suit a skilled Injection Moulding Setter with strong mould setting, conditioning and optimizing experience and knowledge of tool change overs and vigilance with material loading, material dryers and monitoring systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company, the successful candidate will be given extensive training and development opportunities via Sierra 57 Consults Mould Training division to receive accredited CPD IOM3 standard training. This role has been created to support production growth & increased customer demand with a new nightshift added to their existing day shifts. Working for a family-owned business who own their own plant & land, they have secured new business, have recently installed new mould machines this year, and are investing in new mould machines and automation in Q1 @ 2026 for a new product line. Exciting times ahead for this forward thinking and engaging business. Role: As Injection Moulding Setter you will be required to perform mould set ups and changes in an efficient manner according to the production schedule Responsible for moulding machine set up including ancillary equipment as related to the moulding process Process moulding parameters to achieve quality parts and optimized cycle times Use troubleshooting skills to improve and develop repeatable moulding processes Assist the maintenance department within this process on technical issues as they arise Support and complete tool trials Supervise the operators and packing operatives. Experience Requirements: Previous mould setting & optimisation experience within injection moulding manufacturing isESSENTIAL Experience of process problem solving within an injection moulding environment Industry recognised injection moulding qualification would be an advantage Basic level of Numeracy and Literacy is required Good communication skills Strong attention to detail Positive can-do attitude Key Words: Mould Setter, Mould Technician, Injection Moulding Technician, Mould Process Technician, Injection Moulding Setter, Plastics, Injection Moulding FOOTER Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful. For all UK job positions work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK Sierra 57 Consult Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment SpecialistPlastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering Sierra 57 ConsultLtd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In compliance with the new regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Sierra 57 Consult will require proof of identification. A current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Email copies are acceptable. Sierra 57 Consult has been designed to project manage the mechanics of all aspects concerning the recruitment processes, implementing a simple and succinct method for targeting and introducing bona fide and skilled candidates to reputable clients and potential employers. If this advertised position does not interest you, please consider our other opportunities by sending your updated CV outlining your achievements and your personal requisites, i.e. salary, location, job roles. TPBN1_UKTJ