Injection Moulding Setter – Lancashire

Injection Moulding Setter | Rochdale | £34,000 – £40,000

Looking for a hands-on role where you’re trusted to run the shift, fix problems, and keep production moving?

This is an Injection Moulding Setter position within a well-established manufacturer producing high-quality technical plastic components.

The role

You’ll be responsible for running injection moulding machines and managing shift performance, with a focus on output, quality, and continuous improvement.

Rotating shift pattern (weekly) - 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm

Key responsibilities:

Setting and operating a range of injection moulding machines

Carrying out tool changes and working with various polymers

Monitoring scrap, downtime and production performance

Troubleshooting faults and supporting breakdowns

Carrying out quality checks and ensuring standards are maintained

Supporting and training operators on shift

Maintaining safe working practices and good housekeeping

Essential experience

Experience working on multiple injection moulding machines

Experience working with a range of polymers/materials

Proven troubleshooting and fault-finding ability

People management / operator support experience

Strong communication skills at all levels

Desirable

Experience with dryers, water heaters or auxiliary equipment

FLT / slinging

Experience writing SOPs or delivering training

Interested?

Send over a brief overview of your injection moulding experience, including machines, materials, and shift responsibility.