Injection Mould Setter
Thornbaker
| Company | Thornbaker |
| Category | Manufacturing |
| Location | Nottingham |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 3 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Job description
Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Injection Moulding Setter to join a busy, well-organised, fast-paced global manufacturer.
YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE AS AN INJECTION MOULDING SETTER! PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE OPERATING AN INJECTION MOULDING MACHINE!
Looking for a role where you can make an impact? Want to work with a supportive team and a well-established global brand? If yes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
The Role:
Thorn Baker are looking for a talented, motivated and experienced setter to join our clients growing team and help them deliver high quality plastic components to their customers worldwide. As an injection moulding setter, you will play a pivotal part by performing efficient tool changes, setting state of the art machines and working with their internal customers. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead by example.
• Monday to Friday 6:00am - 14:00pm and 14:00pm - 22:00pm (rotating shift pattern)
Pay & Benefits:
• £32,500 + 15% Shift Allowance
• Company Pension - 7.5%
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Share Save Scheme
• Work in a small, supportive team
• Opportunities for career progression
About the Company:
Our client is an international manufacturing company, who have significant global presence. They have 500 retail stores worldwide and they also have a strong online presence.
They are one of the biggest Video game and Board games makers and producers on the globe!
Your Responsibilities:
• Carry out all necessary tool, material and colour changes within an injection moulding environment
• You must be confident on machines from 50T to 320T with a keen eye for quality and solving problems that may arise.
• Recommend modifications or improvements to increase productivity and quality
• Ensure full compliance with all company SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Be flexible enough to assist colleagues and take on tasks that may not be part of your day-to-day activities.
• Ensure all production, QMS data and visual standards are maintained and up to date.
Requirements:
• Experienced at setter level or equivalent within the injection moulding environment
• A minimum of 2 years in the injection moulding industry.
• Experience working with Arburg machines and injection blow moulding.
• A can-do attitude, approachable and a strong team player & able to work calm under pressure.
• Able to effectively set up all approved production tools to the correct setting conditions and production work instructions.
• Problem solving techniques within injection moulding.
How to Apply:
Apply now with your CV or call and ask for Gemma in the Nottingham office for more information. Successful candidates can typically expect to start within a week.
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