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Senior Injection Moulding Machine Operator / Tool Setter - Negri Bossi VH Series

Where

Norbury

Type

Permanent

Salary

Annual

  • Perform tool changes and machine setup for the VH1450 machine, including mould installation, alignment, clamping, and ensuring safety procedures.
  • Adjust machine parameters (pressure, temperature, shot size, etc.) to achieve optimal moulding conditions.
  • Conduct first-off, trial runs, and quality checks to ensure parts meet specifications (dimensions, appearance, strength).
  • Monitor production runs, including cycle times, yield, scrap levels; take corrective action when performance falls below standards.
  • Carry out preventive maintenance and minor repairs on machines, liaising with maintenance teams for major issues.
  • Maintain accurate records of machine settings, mould performance, material usage, downtime, etc.
  • Train and assist less experienced operators / setters.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety & environmental policies (guarding, PPE, machine safety).
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (reduce waste, improve cycle time, better quality).
  • Coordinate shift handovers, ensuring smooth transitions and consistency.
Required Skills & Experience
  • Minimum 5+ years experience working with large injection moulding machines (preferably with Negri Bossi VH or similar two-platen/hydraulic machines).
  • Experience in tool setting, machine operation, troubleshooting of mould faults.
  • Good understanding of materials used (e.g. PP, ABS, Nylon, etc.), plastic flow, cooling, and injection moulding process quirks.
  • Competence with reading engineering drawings / mould designs.
  • Mechanical and electrical awareness (sensors, hydraulic/pneumatic systems).
  • Strong attention to detail, problem solving, ability to make quick adjustments to maintain production.
  • Good communication skills; able to work with engineers, maintenance, quality, and production planners.
Desirable / Plus
  • Experience with hot-runner moulds, servo-hydraulic controls, automation (robots, pick & place).
  • Experience with data logging, analytics, process documentation.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard quality systems, e.g. ISO9001.
  • Knowledge of safety regimes, machine guarding, mould and tool handling using cranes / slings.
Working Conditions & Requirements
  • Shift work, including nights / weekends, depending on production demands.
  • Physically demanding: lifting moulds, moving tools, handling heavy components.
  • Must follow strict safety procedures around hydraulic / high-pressure machinery and hot surfaces.

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