Injection Moulding Setter Operator

Injection Moulding Setter Operator

Location: Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire (on-site, early finish on Fridays)

An excellent opportunity has arisen, for an experienced Injection Moulding Setter Operator to join a well-established UK manufacturer, providing bespoke interconnection and electronic solutions across a variety of quality-critical sectors.

This role is ideal for a hands-on Injection Moulding professional with strong technical expertise, who enjoys problem-solving, maintaining high production standards, and ensuring machines run at optimal performance.

Main Responsibilities of the Injection Moulding Setter Operator (based in Scunthorpe):

• Install and set mould tools within machines, ensuring safe and efficient tool changes.


• Accurately set machines to recorded parameters to achieve costed cycle times.


• Monitor and adjust cycle times to meet production targets.


• Replenish raw materials, hopper loaders, and day bins as required.


• Troubleshoot and resolve processing issues during production runs to maintain product quality.


• Approve first-off samples against both visual and dimensional specifications.


• Ensure production outputs are achieved on time and in full.


• Conduct quality checks, adjusting processes where necessary.


• Carry out colour and material changes in line with production schedules.


• Perform fault finding and rectify processing problems quickly to minimise downtime and scrap.


• Undertake machine safety checks and maintain a clean, tidy working area.


• Adhere to all health and safety requirements, reporting issues promptly.

Requirements of the Injection Moulding Setter Operator (based in Scunthorpe):

• Extensive experience with injection moulding machines (e.G.
  
  Battenfeld, Arburg, Boy).


• Proven ability to set, monitor, and troubleshoot moulding processes.


• Strong organisational and analytical skills with a reliable, positive work attitude.


• Good verbal and written communication skills.


• Computer literacy(Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).


• Manual handling experience.


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Desirable Experience:

• Industry-specific background in related manufacturing environments.


• IMT Level 2 qualification or higher.

Working Pattern & Benefits:

• Full-time, permanent role.


• Single shift, 4.5-day working week.


• Early finish every Friday (1:00 PM).


• Overtime opportunities available.

To apply for this Injection Moulding Setter Operator role based in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, please send your CV to: Kchandarana@redlinegroup.com or call 01582 878 830 / 07961 158 784