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