Injection Moulding Technician

Injection Moulding Tool Setter

Location: Leighton Buzzrd

Shift: Permanent - Days (6am-2pm / flexibility for 7am-3pm)

Salary: £40,000

A growing and evolving plastics manufacturer is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Tool Setter to join its small, close-knit mouldshop team. Working with Romi and Demag machines, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business investing in its processes and equipment while offering a stable days-based role. The successful candidate will play a key role in setting up machines, maintaining tooling, and ensuring smooth and efficient daily production. This position offers a strong work-life balance with a consistent shift pattern and a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Set and prepare injection moulding machines (Romi & Demag) for daily production
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• Carry out tool changes and ensure machines are production-ready
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• Load tools and set machines to achieve optimal cycle performance
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• Perform basic tool cleaning, maintenance, and machine servicing
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• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues to minimise downtime
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• Conduct quality checks on components to ensure high standards are met
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• Work closely with production and quality teams to resolve any issues
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• Support development work and process improvements (typically on Fridays)
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• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
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Qualifications / Experience:

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• Proven experience as an Injection Moulding Setter / Technician
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• Essential experience with Romi and Demag machines
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• Experience with robot equipment (desirable)
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• Strong understanding of injection moulding processes and tooling
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• Ability to fault find and resolve machine or tooling issues
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• High attention to detail with a focus on quality
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• Good communication skills and a team-oriented approach
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• Relevant technical or vocational training (desirable)
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Hours:

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• Monday to Friday
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• Days: 6am-2pm (flexibility to work 7am-3pm)
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• Occasional flexibility required to meet business demands
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Benefits:

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• Competitive salary
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• Company pension scheme
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• Statutory holiday + bank holidays
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• Stable days-based role with good work-life balance
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• Opportunity to work in a developing and improving facility
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• Supportive, team-focused environment
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How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with your availability.

For more information, please contact:

Charlie Boulton

01453 852544

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

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