Injection Moulding Setter

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Injection Moulding Setter

Injection Moulding Setter

Injection Moulding Setter

Injection Moulding Setter

Injection Moulding Setter

Injection Moulding Setter

Job Title: Injection Moulding Setter

Location: Coventry

Shift : Nights Mon-Wed 16:45 – 06:15 (13 hrs shift)

Salary: £36, 000 on days for three months’ probation/ training

£39,000 on nights with shift allowance

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

We’re looking for an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to join a fast paced manufacturing team. You’ll be setting, operating and maintaining machines, keeping production running smoothly while maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Duties of the Role:

  • Setting and running injection moulding machines

  • Installing/removing mould tools

  • Troubleshooting production issues

  • Carrying out routine maintenance

  • Supporting TPM and continuous improvement

  • Maintaining 5S and good housekeeping

  • Running new tool trials

  • Working closely with engineers and quality teams

  • Ensuring smooth shift handovers

    Desired Experience:

  • Strong mould tool knowledge

  • Experience with Fanuc robots

  • Twin-shot / Borche machine experience (advantageous)

  • Familiar with engineering polymers

  • Good mechanical skills and attention to detail

  • Team player with solid communication

  • Strong health & safety awareness

    If you feel that your skills and experience meet the required specification and this is the position you have been looking for then do not hesitate in clicking 'APPLY NOW'

    Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are sometimes not able to respond directly to each candidate. If you haven’t been contacted within 14 days of your application, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

    By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Next Generation and the relevant client related to this vacancy.

    Next Generation work in partnership with businesses across the UK who operate within Manufacturing, Logistics & Commercial sectors. We provide permanent and contract opportunities engaging with talented candidates looking to make their next career move

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