Job Description
Injection Moulding Supervisor
Location: Wrexham
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Rotating Days and Nights)
- Days: Monday Wednesday: 7 00; Thursday: 7 30
- Nights: Monday Wednesday: 19:00 7:0
Salary: £32,000 basic + 20% Shift Allowance
Are you an experienced Injection Moulding Setter with leadership experience and looking for a new opportunity in plastics manufacturing? We are seeking a skilled professional to join a dynamic team, operating injection moulding machines from 10 to 650 tonne.
THE ROLE
As an Injection Moulding Setter / Technician, your main duties will include:
- Setting and optimising injection moulding machines (10-650 tonne) for efficient production
- Conducting mould tool trials and process optimisation to improve quality and cycle times
- Performing first-line maintenance on moulding machines, ancillary equipment, and tooling
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, including 6S, CIT, and Six Sigma projects
- Carrying out quality checks to ensure parts meet strict customer specifications
- Adhering to all Health & Safety regulations and guidelines
- Meeting production schedules and achieving OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) targets
- Training and developing shift staff to maintain high standards
- Ensuring that the team work together, unified and effectively
- Ensuring all moulding procedures and systems are followed during shifts
YOU
- Experience operating plastic processing machinery and injection moulding machines
- Knowledge of engineering polymers
- Programming of CNC 3-axis machines and pick-and-place robots (desirable)
- Computer literacy, including basic proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- NVQ Level 3 in Polymer Processing, PTL Level 3, or equivalent (desirable)
- HNC or higher in an engineering discipline (desirable)
- Proven communication and leadership skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities and effective troubleshooting
- Experience working shift patterns
In return, we offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience, plus shift allowance (20%), ongoing training, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive manufacturing environment.
If you have skills in injection moulding setting or plastics production, apply today.
