Mould Setter

Wick, West Sussex
9 months ago
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We are recruiting on behalf of our Client in Littlehampton who are now requiring a Plastic Injection Mould Setter to work on DAY SHIFTS.
This is a Permanent role- Salary is £35,000 per annum and they are interviewing now.
Our company is a privately owned medical device manufacturer based in Littlehampton, West Sussex. Founded in 1991, they specialise in cleanroom medical injection moulding and provide subcontract moulding and assembly services to medical device companies across the UK, Europe, and the USA. As a dedicated medical cleanroom moulder, they operate 12 injection moulding machines ranging from 22 to 220 tonnes.
They are currently seeking an experienced Injection Mould Setter to join their moulding team on the day shift (8am – 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am – 1:30 Friday, total 39.5 hours per week). This is an exciting opportunity to work in a class 8 cleanroom environment, using state-of-the-art machinery and contributing to the manufacture of high-quality medical components.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out mould tool installations, start-ups, shutdowns, and material batch and colour changes.
  • Set machines to approved validated settings and ensure optimal performance of tooling and ancillary equipment.
  • Work closely with the MouldShop / Production Manager to improve efficiency, reduce scrap, and explore automation opportunities.
  • Process and document mould trials and support the quality team with new tooling validation.
  • Perform planned maintenance on moulds and ancillary equipment and liaise with machine maintenance contractors when necessary.
  • Monitor moulded parts to ensure product quality during production.
  • Assist engineering in the installation and validation of new equipment and ensure a smooth transition into production.
    Required Skills & Experience:
  • Relevant industry experience, ideally with an apprenticeship or accredited training certification.
  • Familiarity with modern Fanuc, Engel, and Boy machines, as well as Fanuc robot control systems.
  • Experience in processing a range of polymers, including ABS, PC, PE, PVC, and HDPE.
  • Understanding of injection mould tooling, ideally with experience in insert changes.
  • A proactive approach to continuous improvements within the MouldShop.
  • A positive attitude towards quality, safety, and process optimisation.
  • Ability to work well within a team and adapt to a dynamic production environment.
  • Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
    This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Injection Mould Setter to join a well-established and growing company within the medical device industry. If you are looking for a stable, rewarding role with career development opportunities, we would love to hear from you

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