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Trainee Injection Moulding Setter

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Trainee Injection Moulding Setter

Reference number: 40658

Location icon Northampton, Daventry, Wellingborough, Kettering, Desborough, Milton Keynes
Job contract type Full Time (Permanent)
Salary icon £29,000 - £30,000
Company icon Sierra 57 Consult
Company activities icon Injection Moulding / Plastics
Deadline icon 06/03/2026

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Job overview

Working alongside our client, a leading injection moulding manufacturer of automotive components, we are looking for a Trainee Injection Moulding Setter to join their team.

Company overview

  • As a Trainee Injection Moulding Setter, you will be responsible for setting up injection moulding machines, including installing moulds and configuring machine settings for production runs
  • This role would suit candidates who have been working within an injection moulding manufacturer as a Trainee Injection moulding Setter, Operator or Material Handler who can demonstrate knowledge/experience in carrying out tool changes, machine start ups and basic troubleshooting
  • This is an excellent opportunity for a Trainee Injection Moulding company to join a forward thinking company that can offer training and development for the right candidate

Role responsibilities

  • Setting up injection moulding machines, including installing moulds and configuring machine settings for production runs
  • Monitoring the injection moulding process, including adjusting conditions to ensure product quality and reliability. Escalate any delays in mould changes or production stoppages to the Shift Leader or Production Manager
  • Conducting first-off inspections and ensuring product quality meets standards
  • Performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting on moulds and machines
  • Maintaining accurate records of machine settings, production data, and maintenance activities
  • Identifying and resolving issues related to moulding defects or machine malfunctions
  • Adhering to health and safety regulations and maintaining a clean work environment

Benefits/package

  • Overtime available
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Company pension scheme
  • Holiday entitlement increases dependent on length of service
  • On site canteen
  • Free on-site parking
  • Opportunity to join an established & growing team 

Qualifications/experience required

  • A working knowledge of setting and maintaining Injection Moulding machinery with an excellent eye for detail
  • Good understanding of general manufacturing practices and procedures
  • Good organisational skills and able to work to deadlines
  • Good workplace organisation with a strong 5s mind-set
  • Ability to learn within a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
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