Operator and Mould Setter – Production

About the role

The Operator and Mould Setter will work on the production floor, handling mould changeovers and machine set‑up for plastic injection processes. The role focuses on maintaining efficient production cycles while ensuring product quality and minimal downtime.

Key responsibilities

• Perform mould changeovers independently according to schedule.
• Set up and adjust machines for injection moulding, EBM, ISBM, or IBM processes.
• Monitor production runs and optimise process parameters for efficiency.
• Troubleshoot basic machine and process issues to minimise interruptions.
• Ensure compliance with production quality standards and documentation.

Required profile

• ITI qualification (Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Plastic Processing Operator, Electrician) or Diploma in Mechanical, Plastic Technology, or Polymer Technology.
• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or plastic processing environment.
• Ability to work independently on mould changeovers.
• Understanding of production quality standards.

Required skills

• Knowledge of mould changeovers and machine setting.
• Process optimisation for injection moulding.
• Familiarity with Injection Moulding, EBM, ISBM, and IBM processes.
• Basic troubleshooting of machines and processes.
• Awareness of production quality standards.