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Tool Setter – Injection Moulding
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per year
Location: M17 Trafford Park, Manchester
Shift Pattern: Rotating weekly (Monday–Friday)
* Week 1: 6am–2pm
* Week 2: 2pm–10pm
* Week 3: 10pm–6am
* Week 4: 6am–2pm
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Tool Setter to join our client’s manufacturing team in Trafford Park.
You will play a key role in ensuring smooth production by setting, maintaining, and troubleshooting moulding tools and equipment.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced position suited to someone who takes pride in efficiency, accuracy, and maintaining high production standards.
Must-Have Experience and Qualifications
* Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Tool Setter or Technician in an injection moulding factory
* Experience with a variety of machine sizes and mould tools
* IMT Level 2 qualification (or equivalent)
* Valid forklift licence
* Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality
Please note: Only candidates with relevant injection moulding experience will be considered.
Key Responsibilities
* Safely set up and change moulding tools using lifting equipment
* Input machine parameters to achieve correct product quality and cycle times
* Set up ancillary equipment such as conveyors, separators, and sprue pickers
* Maintain accurate tooling records and perform basic tool maintenance
* Keep material areas tidy, well-stocked, and contamination-free
* Operate a forklift to move pallets or bags of material
* Monitor output to ensure correct quantities are produced to specification
* Perform basic mechanical fault finding and escalate issues when necessary
* Support production and packing teams to ensure machines run efficiently
Key Performance Indicators
* Machine cycle variance
* Material usage vs. BOM
* Machine uptime percentage
* Product quality and customer satisfaction
Why Join
* Competitive pay and steady rotating shifts
* Supportive team environment
* Well-established manufacturer with strong focus on quality and efficiencyDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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