Injection Moulding Setter | Rochdale | £34,000 - £40,000

Looking for a hands-on role where you're trusted to run the shift, fix problems, and keep production moving?

This is an Injection Moulding Setter position within a well-established manufacturer producing high-quality technical plastic components.

The role

You'll be responsible for running injection moulding machines and managing shift performance, with a focus on output, quality, and continuous improvement.

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Rotating shift pattern (weekly) - 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm

Key responsibilities:

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Setting and operating a range of injection moulding machines

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Carrying out tool changes and working with various polymers

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Monitoring scrap, downtime and production performance

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Troubleshooting faults and supporting breakdowns

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Carrying out quality checks and ensuring standards are maintained

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Supporting and training operators on shift

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Maintaining safe working practices and good housekeeping

Essential experience

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Experience working on multiple injection moulding machines

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Experience working with a range of polymers/materials

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Proven troubleshooting and fault-finding ability

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People management / operator support experience

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Strong communication skills at all levels

Desirable

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Experience with dryers, water heaters or auxiliary equipment

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FLT / slinging

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Experience writing SOPs or delivering training

Interested?

Send over a brief overview of your injection moulding experience, including machines, materials, and shift responsibility