Senior Operator/Setter

Company: Sierra 57 Consult Ltd
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Overview

Working our client, a market leading injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a senior operator/setter to join their established team.

Benefits

  • Training and development opportunities
  • Excellent working conditions
  • Opportunity to work for an innovative, growing company.
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Recognition and Reward scheme
  • Free onsite Parking

Remit

  • As senior operator you are to ensure the Injection Moulding machines are set to the optimum conditions to produce quality components meeting company requirements and customer requirements.
  • Candidate must have experience in tool changing injection moulding setting.

Role

  • Optimising machine/ robot cycle times
  • To cover the shift leader during annual holidays
  • Execute colour, insert, printer and mould changes according to the production plan
  • Perform quality and material tests (MFI) on a regular basis according to instructions.
  • Implement appropriate corrective action when quality issues are reported by a machine operator.
  • Organise cover for breaks for and in co-operation with the machine operators.
  • Achieve low scrap rates, high productivity rates and minimal change over wastage.
  • Ensure detailed and correct documentation and recording is carried out.
  • Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained on the shop floor.
  • Ensure correct data records are input in the production sheets and highlight/report any discrepancies to the Shift Leader.
  • Ensure the correct loading/unloading of recycling material and new material into the correct silo.
  • Adhere to all Health & Safety rules and guidelines as notified.

Experience Requirements

  • The candidate must have plastic Injection Moulding experience
  • Experience in Tool changing and Process Setting experience
  • Experience with overhead crane operation
  • Must have a problem-solving mindset
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A conscientious attitude to work.

For all UK job positions, work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026