Jobs in Little Wittenham

Job Title: Injection Moulding Setter
Location: Kidlington
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £33,000 + 10% Bonus

Role Overview – Injection Moulding Setter

Our client, a leading manufacturer supplying essential components to a wide range of industries, is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to join their production team in Kidlington.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. Working within a fast-paced production environment, you will play a key role in ensuring injection moulding machines are set up efficiently, operating at optimum performance, and consistently producing high-quality products.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in injection moulding, experience carrying out mould changes, and the ability to optimise machine performance to achieve production and quality targets.

Key Responsibilities – Injection Moulding Setter

Prepare for production changes by ensuring all required tools, materials, and equipment are available for efficient changeovers.
Safely remove and install mould tools, ensuring all work is completed accurately and in line with company procedures.
Set and optimise injection moulding machines to achieve target cycle times and quality requirements.
Monitor machine settings and process parameters to maintain safe and repeatable production.
Respond quickly to machine and process issues, reducing downtime and minimising quality concerns.
Complete production documentation, machine records, and daily performance reports accurately.
Conduct routine machine fitness-for-use inspections and maintain appropriate records.
Lead by example in promoting high standards of health and safety throughout the manufacturing environment.
Support continuous improvement initiatives including TPM, SMED, automation projects, and waste reduction activities.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment at all times.
Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to support operational objectives.
Key Experience & Requirements – Injection Moulding Setter

Proven experience working as an Injection Moulding Setter within a manufacturing environment.
Formal qualifications in Injection Moulding Setting and Processing.
Experience using cranes, lifting and slinging equipment, and powered pallet trucks (PPT).
Strong understanding of injection moulding processes and machine optimisation.
Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Flexible and proactive approach to work.
IMT qualification is desirable.
Experience supporting continuous improvement activities within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
Benefits – Injection Moulding Setter

Annual salary of £33,000.
Performance-related bonus of up to 10%.
Monday to Friday day-shift pattern (40 hours per week).
Up to 5% matched pension contribution.
Life Assurance (4x annual salary).
Employee discount schemes.
Eyecare vouchers.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
UK Sharesave Scheme.
Training and development opportunities.
Free onsite parking.
Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

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