Injection Moulding Setter/Technician

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At Hi-Tech Plastics we are seeking an Injection Moulding Setter/Technician to join our busy and fast-moving team based in Blackburn. You will work in a modern, progressive and expanding company alongside an excellent team in an environment with scope to progress further within the company. 

You will be working day shifts, Monday-Thursday, 08:00-17:00 and Friday, 08:00-15:00.

As an Injection Moulding Setter/Technician your duties will include:

Setting and optimising injection moulding machines all assorted auxiliary equipment including.
Loading tools when required and tool trials.
Tooling with single and multi-hot runner systems.
Conducting tool trials with customers.
Managing labourers and operators on the shift.
To be a successfulInjection Moulding Setter/Technician you will have the following skills and experience:

Knowledge of most types of thermoplastics.
Excellent understanding off the moulding process with good troubleshooting skills.
Good knowledge of hot runner systems single and multi-cavity.
Excellent understanding off all types off injection mould tools.
Hi-Tech Plastics design and manufacture injection moulding tools / components for the pharmaceutical, automotive, electronic and industrial markets. We also offer a tool repair and maintenance service. Hi-Tech Plastics runs 27 injection machines supplying various industries and we use most thermoplastic materials. 

In return, the Injection Moulding Setter/Technician will receive a salary of £30,000 - £37,000 per annum depending on experience. 

If you are interested in joining Hi-Tech Plastics as a Setter/Technician, click apply now and send an updated copy of your CV today

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