Injection Moulding Setter
Location: Wythenshawe, Manchester
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Shift Pattern:
**About the Role**
We are seeking an experienced and motivated **Injection Moulding Setter** to join our busy production team in Wythenshawe, Manchester. Reporting directly to the Shift Supervisor or Production Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring our plastic products are manufactured to the highest standards, in line with supplied specifications and formulas, through safe, efficient, and effective operation of injection moulding equipment.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Monitor production processes to maintain optimum running conditions
- Perform tooling changeovers and start-up/shut-down procedures
- Resolve machine-related production and quality issues efficiently and in a timely manner
- Produce high-quality moulded products with minimal scrap
- Conduct barrel and screw cleaning routines
- Provide clear and efficient end-of-shift handovers
- Monitor and maintain product quality in accordance with specifications, performing regular quality checks and recordings throughout the shift
- Assist with tool trials and support optimum production achievement
- Help other moulding setters and operators as needed
- Use fork trucks and manual handling to move raw materials and finished products
- Maintain a clean, tidy workplace with excellent housekeeping (5S standards)
- Follow operating procedures, setting sheets, and report any breaches of works rules immediately to the Production Manager
- Make every effort to minimise moulded product scrap and achieve targeted machine efficiencies
**Key Performance Indicators**
- Production downtime
- Scrap levels
- Quality complaints
- Machine efficiencies
- Housekeeping standards
**What We’re Looking For**
**Essential Experience & Knowledge**
- Previous experience as an Injection Moulding Technician, Setter, or similar role
- Experience working within the plastics industry (desirable but not essential for strong candidates)
- Good working knowledge of plastics materials, their uses, and properties
- Multi-tasking ability in a fast-paced production environment
**Key Skills & Competencies**
- Self-motivated, focused, and proactive
- Strong leadership and team player qualities
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Good communicator
- Decisive under pressure
- Technical mindset
- Flexible and able to adapt to business demands
**Benefits**
- Competitive salary of £38,000 – £40,000
- [Add company-specific benefits if known, e.g., overtime opportunities, pension, holidays, training & development]
- Permanent position with a stable manufacturer
- Opportunity to work in a skilled technical role within plastics production
If you are a hands-on, technically minded individual with a passion for quality plastic moulding and want to contribute to efficient, high-standard production in a supportive team environment, we’d love to hear from you.
**How to Apply**
Please send your CV and a brief cover note outlining your relevant injection moulding setting experience to [insert email / application link / contact details].
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.