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Job Title: Injection Moulding Technician Salary: £16.50 per hour (+ £3.00 night shift premium) Location: Birmingham Working Hours: Rotating shifts (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm) Overview We are seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Technician to join a busy and forward-thinking manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will be responsible for setting and running moulding production orders, ensuring consistent high-quality output. You'll play a key role in achieving Right First Time and Just in Time manufacturing, working with advanced moulding techniques and standardised processes. Key Responsibilities • Set and condition injection mould tools to meet production requirements • Run production orders using pre-set programmes, monitoring output quality throughout the shift • Respond to machine alarms and faults, implementing permanent corrective actions • Carry out routine maintenance and fault finding on injection moulding machines and tooling • Control and optimise processing parameters in line with product standards and cost requirements • Maintain accurate records of maintenance, production, and quality checks • Support supervision of shift staff when required in the absence of a Supervisor • Prepare auxiliary equipment, jigs, fixtures, and assembly machines • Perform quality checks in line with company standards and identify defects • Carry out first-line troubleshooting of process and quality issues • Use and update production monitoring systems (e.g., Blackbird) • Ensure safe handling and accurate movement of materials and stock • Support tooling trials, processing, and optimisation for new projects • Operate forklift truck when licensed • Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives Skills & Experience Required • Minimum 3 years' experience as an Injection Moulding Technician • Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding capability • Experience with injection moulding machines, tooling, and process optimisation • Basic electrical knowledge • Familiarity with production or ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics) • Strong problem-solving skills with an innovative mindset • Good communication and decision-making ability • High attention to detail • Continuous improvement mindset with knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles For further details, please contact Nick Sollis – 01453 829767 or email your cv [email protected] Omega Resource Group are an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors. We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.