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Injection Moulding Machinist/Technician

Location: Kings Norton
Hours: 40 hours per week

Rotating shifts (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm)

Shifts: Occasional night shifts may be required

Salary: Pays up to £39,500

SourceCo are recruiting for a proficient Injection Moulding Machine Setter/Operator to join a firmly rooted manufacturing business based in Kings Norton. This is a hands on role for someone who enjoys setting, optimising and keeping moulding machines running efficiently in a production environment.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining quality, reducing downtime and supporting continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Job Description:

The Role

* Setting and optimising injection moulding machines to meet production and quality targets

* Carrying out tool changes to plan and within agreed times

* Supporting new tool trials and process improvements

* Optimising robots and ancillary equipment to maximise output

* Producing first off samples for quality approval

* Completing machine restarts (once trained and signed off)

* Carrying out TPM activities and basic fault finding

* Writing and following setting sheets and robot programs

* Ensuring 5S, housekeeping and health & safety standards are met

* Reducing scrap, improving OEE and supporting continuous improvement

* Liaising with maintenance where more complex faults arise

What We’re Looking For

* Proven experience as an Injection Moulding Setter / Operator

* Strong understanding of moulding processes, tooling and machines

* Comfortable working with robots and ancillary equipment

* Able to read and follow setting sheets, drawings and quality standards

* A proactive problem solver with good attention to detail

* Flexible and reliable with a team focused mindset

What’s On Offer

* Stable, full time role in a modern manufacturing environment

* 40 hour working week with rotating shifts

* Opportunity to work on varied tooling and processes

* Training and development where required

* Long term career potential for the right person