Hozelock (UK)
Injection Moulding Setter
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Injection Moulding Setter
We are seeking a skilled Injection Moulding Setter to join our manufacturing team in Minworth, Sutton Coldfield. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Demag, Arburg, Krauss Maffei, and Billion injection moulding machines and be responsible for troubleshooting, new product development, and efficient production of high-quality plastic parts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate injection moulding machines, ensuring optimal performance.
- Perform process optimization to maintain production efficiency.
- Troubleshoot machine and process issues to minimize downtime and improve part quality.
- Adjust machine parameters (temperature, pressure, speed, etc.) to achieve the best results.
- Conduct routine quality checks on moulded parts, ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of moulds, injection units, and auxiliary equipment.
- Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to improve machine performance and efficiency.
- Maintain accurate documentation of production runs, mould changes, and machine settings.
- Adhere to all safety guidelines and ensure a clean, organized work environment.
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What are we looking for?
- Demonstrable experience in injection moulding, preferably with Demag, Arburg, Krauss Maffei, and Billion machines.
- Strong knowledge of injection moulding processes, mould setup, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to read and interpret work instructions and technical documents.
- Experience with robotics and automation in injection moulding (preferred).
- Understanding of plastics materials, drying requirements, and process parameters.
- Familiar with hot running systems.
- Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
What do we offer?
- Annual bonus scheme
- 20 days annual leave (with the option to buy and sell!)
- Life assurance (x4 annual salary)
- Health Cash Plan (Bronze cover)
- Additional annual leave for long service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Bike2Work scheme
- Staff shop (discounted)
- Free onsite parking
- EV salary sacrifice scheme
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About us
At Hozelock, we’ve been helping people nurture their gardens for generations. From innovative watering solutions to trusted gardening tools, our products are designed to make growing easier, more enjoyable, and more sustainable. But behind every great product is a great team. We’re a company that values curiosity, craftsmanship, and collaboration, where ideas are encouraged, expertise is shared, and people are empowered to make a real impact. If you’re passionate about quality, innovation, and being part of a business with a proud heritage and an exciting future, Hozelock could be the place for you.
Hozelock is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.
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