Injection Moulding Technician

Impact Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Injection Moulding Technician to join one of our clients on a permanent basis in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly reputable manufacturer, working with advanced materials across specialist industries. Role: Moulding Machine Setter / TechnicianHours: Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 3:00pm Friday 7:00am - 1:30pmLocation: Blaby, LeicesterSalary: 30,000 - 35,000 (depending on experience)Daily Duties:Set and fit both insert and full tools across a range of injection moulding machinesEnsure machines are running efficiently with zero defects or reworkAchieve and exceed cycle time targetsCarry out first-off inspections to ensure quality standards are metPerform basic maintenance and cleaning of tools and machineryMaintain 100% uptime through proactive machine careOperate multiple machines when requiredMaintain a clean, safe, and organised working environmentRequirements:Proven experience setting moulding machines (35-200 ton)Experience with multi-cavity, hot runner, and hot tip systemsAbility to set new tools from scratch and optimise performanceStrong knowledge of engineering polymers and processing techniquesExperience working towards quality and production targetsUnderstanding of Lean manufacturing and/or 5S (advantageous)Previous experience leading or supporting a team is desirableSelf-motivated, organised, and able to use initiativePositive and proactive attitudeIf you are interested ..... full job details .....