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Injection Moulding Technician

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Birmingham, West Midlands, England
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Permanent
Automation

Job Title: Injection Moulding Technician

Salary: £16.50 per hour (+ £3.00 night shift premium)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Technician to join a busy and forward-thinking manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will be responsible for setting and running moulding production orders, ensuring consistent high-quality output. You'll play a key role in achieving Right First Time and Just in Time manufacturing, working with advanced moulding techniques and standardised processes.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Set and condition injection mould tools to meet production requirements
  • Run production orders using pre-set programmes, monitoring output quality throughout the shift
  • Respond to machine alarms and faults, implementing permanent corrective actions
  • Carry out routine maintenance and fault finding on injection moulding machines and tooling
  • Control and optimise processing parameters in line with product standards and cost requirements
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance, production, and quality checks
  • Support supervision of shift staff when required in the absence of a Supervisor
  • Prepare auxiliary equipment, jigs, fixtures, and assembly machines
  • Perform quality checks in line with company standards and identify defects
  • Carry out first-line troubleshooting of process and quality issues
  • Use and update production monitoring systems (e.g., Blackbird)
  • Ensure safe handling and accurate movement of materials and stock
  • Support tooling trials, processing, and optimisation for new projects
  • Operate forklift truck when licensed
  • Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives

 

Skills & Experience Required

  • Minimum 3 years' experience as an Injection Moulding Technician
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding capability
  • Experience with injection moulding machines, tooling, and process optimisation
  • Basic electrical knowledge
  • Familiarity with production or ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics)
  • Strong problem-solving skills with an innovative mindset
  • Good communication and decision-making ability
  • High attention to detail
  • Continuous improvement mindset with knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles

 

Essential Qualifications

  • IMT Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications (or equivalent)

 

Desirable Experience

  • Experience with tool trials and process optimisation
  • Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment

 

Role Details

  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Working Hours: Rotating shifts (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm)
  • Flexibility required for night shift cover (4:30am start on Mondays when covering early shift)
  • Salary: £16.50 per hour + £3.00 night shift premium

 

Benefits

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Bespoke training programme

 

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with your availability.

For more information, please contact Charlie Boulton on 

01453 852544

[email protected]

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

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