Injection Moulding Technician

Description:

Injection Moulding Technician - Waterlooville

Up to £39,520 per annum | Permanent | Monday to Friday

TeamJobs are recruiting for an experienced Injection Moulding Technician to join a well-established manufacturing business in Waterlooville on a permanent basis.

We're looking for someone with strong technical knowledge of injection moulding processes who can confidently work independently, troubleshoot problems and keep production running efficiently.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on technical role requiring more than just machine setting and tool changes. You'll need to be confident diagnosing faults, resolving process issues and improving machine performance without constant supervision.

What's in it for you?

Salary up to £39,520 per annum, depending on experience and including shift allowance

Monday to Friday - no weekends!

40-hour working week with a 30-minute paid lunch break

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Holiday allowance increasing with service, up to 26 days after 5 years

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox employee benefits

Company-paid events

Christmas shutdown

Working hours

Monday to Friday, rotating weekly shifts:

6:00am - 2:00pm / 2:00pm - 10:00pm

What you'll be doing

Independently setting up and optimising injection moulding machines for production

Diagnosing and resolving machinery, tooling and process faults

Identifying the root causes of moulding defects and implementing effective solutions

Carrying out mould tool changes and ensuring efficient production start-ups

Adjusting processing parameters to maintain product quality and consistent output

Troubleshooting issues with robots, hot runner systems, mould heaters and ancillary equipment

Monitoring machine performance, cycle times and production efficiency

Supporting process improvements to reduce downtime, waste and quality issues

Working closely with Production and Quality teams to resolve technical problems

Supporting new product introductions, tooling trials and process development

Maintaining accurate process records and supporting routine equipment maintenance

What we're looking for

Proven experience as an Injection Moulding Technician or Process Technician

Strong technical understanding of injection moulding machinery, materials and processing parameters

Confident working independently in a fast-paced mouldshop environment

Excellent fault-finding skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve process and machinery issues

Experience identifying root causes of defects and implementing corrective actions

Good knowledge of mould tooling, robots, hot runner systems and ancillary equipment

Experience optimising processes, improving cycle times and reducing production downtime

NVQ Level 3 / Level 3 PTIC or equivalent qualification preferred

Candidates without formal qualifications must have substantial hands-on injection moulding experience at technician level

Scientific moulding / Design of Experiments (DOE) experience would be advantageous

We're looking for someone who can do more than set machines - we need a confident, experienced technician who can take ownership of technical issues and keep production running smoothly.

If you're an experienced Injection Moulding Technician or Injection Moulding Process Technician looking for your next permanent opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today!

TJIND