We are seeking an experienced Tool Change Setter/Fitter to join our plastics manufacturing team. This role is responsible for preparing production machinery for operation by changing, installing, and adjusting tools, dies, and moulds to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production output.

The successful candidate will have strong experience within blow moulding and injection moulding environments and be confident completing tool changes to precise specifications.

• Change and install tools, dies, and moulds on blow and injection moulding machines

• Prepare and set production machinery to ensure safe and efficient operation

• Ensure machines run to high-quality and precise specifications

• Carry out tool and die changes efficiently to minimise downtime

• Complete all required tool change documentation and paperwork

• Operate and support use of granulators and power packs

• Carry out lifting and slinging activities safely

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

• Work closely with production and technical teams to resolve issues

Essential:

• Experience in blow moulding

• Experience in injection moulding

• Proven experience carrying out tool and die changes

• Manufacturing background (plastics preferred)

• Strong understanding of machine setup and safe working practices

Desirable:

• Experience with granulators and hydraulic power packs

• Lifting and slinging experience

Qualifications:

• No formal qualifications required

• FLT or other relevant tickets beneficial (training can be provided)

• Opportunity to be put through courses such as FLT (Forklift Truck) training

• On-the-job training and support

Progression:

• Potential progression into Senior roles within the department

• Reporting directly to the Technical Manager

• Working closely with production and engineering teams