Injection Moulding Machine Setter
Reporting to the Team Leader, Drainage Products the successful candidate will be required to have a ‘hands on’ approach to machine setting, process optimisation and also address Quality related issues on a day-to-day basis. Duties will include new process introductions, process improvements for cost reduction or capacity expansion and production fault analysis. This position will be on a shift basis.
About the role
Main tasks and duties
Monitor performance against planned schedules and specific standards including cycle time and Quality Assurance and act against variances in order to achieve maximum efficiency;
Maximises the utilisation of raw materials through efficient machine operation;
Ownership of all activities within the moulding element of new product / process introductions;
Conduct material evaluations, analysis and selection recommendations;
Coordinate installation, commissioning and process development / optimisation for moulds and ancillary equipment;
Conduct process validations in accordance with internal procedures and external regulatory requirements;
Monitor and trend production process for utilisation, waste and efficiency and propose process improvement projects;
Conduct routine Autonomous maintenance checks;
Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental considerations are observed and enforced.
What you will need
Required criteria
- At least 4 years’ experience in an Injection Moulding with a hands-on machine setting role.
- experience of structured process improvement and problem solving techniques within an injection moulding environment
- direct experience of a “real time” machine monitoring system
- ability to complete autonomous maintenance on IMM’s
- ability to work as part of a team
- good interpersonal and communication skills
Desired criteria
- 3rd level qualification in a polymer science or mechanical engineering or some other related discipline
- experience of working with PVC & Polypropylene polymers
- a good working knowledge of Windows based software
Brett Martin
With more than sixty years of plastic manufacturing experience, servicing a diverse range of industries, our success has been built on a unique combination of great people, great products and a desire to go further on behalf of our customers around the world.
At Brett Martin, you’ll join a workplace where our teams have created a positive working and learning environment. We have career pathways for everyone, whether you’re looking for a specific office role or would like to work hands-on with products. No matter which area of the business you join, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and develop a rewarding career.
Brett Martin, established in 1958, is a leading independent manufacturing company based in Northern Ireland, employing around 1,000 people across its UK sites. With a head office in Mallusk, Co. Antrim, it specializes in plastic sheets, roof light systems, and plumbing and drainage products. Known for its commitment to investment in technology, sustainability, innovation, and employee development, Brett Martin is a top Northern Ireland employer. The company boasts a turnover of £195 million, 50% of export sales to over 70 countries, and 25% of its operations are sustainably powered.
Our benefits
Brett Martin offers a comprehensive range of rewards and benefits to its employees. The company is committed to safeguarding the health, safety, and wellbeing of its staff by providing life assurance, safety wear, HR support, and free car parking. In terms of pay and benefits, employees enjoy competitive salaries, profit-related pay, uniform allowance, and an employer contributory pension scheme. Brett Martin also invests in the development of its employees through access to training courses, progression opportunities, and travel experiences. The company fosters a positive working environment with charity and fun day events, team building initiatives, service-linked holidays, and suggestion scheme rewards.
Retirement plan and/or pension
Free parking
Cycle to work
Open office
Life insurance
Long service recognition
Wellbeing Scheme
Work With Charities
Social Opportunities
Annual Rise
Profit Share
Employee of the Month
Employee Recognition Scheme
Annual performance review
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Access to Health & Wellbeing app
Long service awards
Service recognition increases to annual leave
Staff celebration events
Injection Moulding Machine Setter
With more than sixty years of plastic manufacturing experience, servicing a diverse range of industries, our success has been built on a unique combination of great people, great products and a desire to go further on behalf of our customers around the world.