Injection Moulding Technician

Job Title: Injection Moulding Technician

Salary: £16.50 per hour (+ £3.00 night shift premium)

Location: Birmingham

Working Hours: Rotating shifts (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Technician to join a busy and forward-thinking manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will be responsible for setting and running moulding production orders, ensuring consistent high-quality output. You'll play a key role in achieving Right First Time and Just in Time manufacturing, working with advanced moulding techniques and standardised processes.

Key Responsibilities

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• Set and condition injection mould tools to meet production requirements
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• Run production orders using pre-set programmes, monitoring output quality throughout the shift
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• Respond to machine alarms and faults, implementing permanent corrective actions
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• Carry out routine maintenance and fault finding on injection moulding machines and tooling
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• Control and optimise processing parameters in line with product standards and cost requirements
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• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, production, and quality checks
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• Support supervision of shift staff when required in the absence of a Supervisor
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• Prepare auxiliary equipment, jigs, fixtures, and assembly machines
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• Perform quality checks in line with company standards and identify defects
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• Carry out first-line troubleshooting of process and quality issues
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• Use and update production monitoring systems (e.g., Blackbird)
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• Ensure safe handling and accurate movement of materials and stock
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• Support tooling trials, processing, and optimisation for new projects
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• Operate forklift truck when licensed
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• Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives
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Skills & Experience Required

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• Minimum 3 years' experience as an Injection Moulding Technician
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• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding capability
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• Experience with injection moulding machines, tooling, and process optimisation
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• Basic electrical knowledge
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• Familiarity with production or ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics)
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• Strong problem-solving skills with an innovative mindset
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• Good communication and decision-making ability
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• High attention to detail
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• Continuous improvement mindset with knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
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For further details, please contact Nick Sollis – 01453 829767 or email your cv

Omega Resource Group are an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few

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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