Injection Moulding Setter

Injection Moulding Setter

Job Title Injection Moulding Setter
Location Hastings, East Sussex
Salary £34,354 £40,240 (DOE)
Shift Rotating (6am 3pm, 2pm 11pm, 10pm 7am, 45 hours per week)

Job Role of the Injection Moulding Setter

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to join a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business. This role offers the chance to work within a fast-paced production environment, where quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement are at the core of operations.

Working as part of a skilled team, you will be responsible for setting, operating, and optimising injection moulding machines to ensure production targets are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor injection moulding machines and associated equipment
• Carry out tool changes, start-ups, and safe shutdowns
• Troubleshoot processing and machinery issues to minimise downtime
• Ensure production output meets quality, cost, and time targets
• Maintain accurate records of machine settings, performance, and production data
• Perform routine checks, tests, and quality inspections
• Work closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace safety
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Sector Industrial Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience as an Injection Moulding role
• Background in a manufacturing or production environment

Requirements for the Injection Moulding Setter

• Strong understanding of polymers, tooling, and processing behaviour
• Experience with machine set-up, optimisation, and fault finding
• Ability to read technical drawings and follow specifications
• Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methods
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• High level of ownership, reliability, and work ethic
• Willingness to learn and respond well to coaching

The Injection Moulding Setter Will Benefit From

• Competitive salary with scope towards the higher end for experienced candidates
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Discretionary company bonus scheme
• Stable, long-term role within a well-established manufacturing business
• Opportunities for progression into senior or leadership roles (e.g. Shift Leader, Projects)
• Supportive team environment with a focus on development

Additional Information

• Reporting to the Shift Leader and Production Manager
• Working within a team of 3 setters per shift
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK