Injection Moulding Setter
Protolabs · On-site
MeritLog read this listing from Protolabs's Lever job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- On-site
- Salary
- Not listed by source
- Location
- Telford
Hiring context
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What the role asks for
What you'd do
- Install and secure moulds in injection moulding presses.
- Set up machine parameters and process parts to specifications.
- Inspect sample parts for accuracy and troubleshoot process issues.
- Record specifications and maintain setting sheets.
- Ensure a clean and organized work area focused on safety and efficiency.
- Adhere to company policies and perform additional tasks as needed.
- Essential: Previous setting experience in plastics manufacturing (e.g. processing, set ups)
- Advantageous: Licensed to operate material handling equipment, including overhead crane and FLT
- Proficient in using hand and power tools safely.
- Skilled with measuring instruments and basic arithmetic.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Punctuality, good attendance, and strong attention to detail required.
- Growth-oriented company with a focus on your development journey through regular feedback and discussions.
- Open and welcoming corporate culture globally.
- Extensive e-learning platform with 300+ training courses and on-site sessions, including internal leadership training
- Onsite car parking, bicycle storage, and convenient public transport links.
- Newly built canteen with free hot drinks.
- Employee Discount scheme with savings across thousands of UK retailers.
- Employee wellbeing culture with mental health support, wellbeing portal, and psychologist assistance.
- Monetary-based Reward Schemes for recognition, referrals, anniversaries, and life events.
- 37.5 hours per week, permanent contract with regular breaks - rotating early and late shift pattern - 6am-2pm then 2pm-10pm
- 25 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
- Life insurance policy for eligible employees – 4 x base salary
Parsed by MeritLog from the employer’s own posting. The full description follows below.
Job description
Be yourself at Protolabs Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams. Why Protolabs? We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. As an Injection Moulding Setter, where you'll be responsible for setting up and processing orders efficiently. You’ll maintain quality and safety standards while continually improving work processes. What you'll do: • Install and secure moulds in injection moulding presses. • Set up machine parameters and process parts to specifications. • Inspect sample parts for accuracy and troubleshoot process issues. • Record specifications and maintain setting sheets. • Ensure a clean and organized work area focused on safety and efficiency. • Adhere to company policies and perform additional tasks as needed. What it takes: • Essential: Previous setting experience in plastics manufacturing (e.g. processing, set ups) • Advantageous: Licensed to operate material handling equipment, including overhead crane and FLT • Proficient in using hand and power tools safely. • Skilled with measuring instruments and basic arithmetic. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. • Punctuality, good attendance, and strong attention to detail required. What's in it for you: • Growth-oriented company with a focus on your development journey through regular feedback and discussions. • Open and welcoming corporate culture globally. • Extensive e-learning platform with 300+ training courses and on-site sessions, including internal leadership training • Onsite car parking, bicycle storage, and convenient public transport links. • Newly built canteen with free hot drinks. • Employee Discount scheme with savings across thousands of UK retailers. • Employee wellbeing culture with mental health support, wellbeing portal, and psychologist assistance. • Monetary-based Reward Schemes for recognition, referrals, anniversaries, and life events. • 37.5 hours per week, permanent contract with regular breaks - rotating early and late shift pattern - 6am-2pm then 2pm-10pm • 25 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service. • Life insurance policy for eligible employees – 4 x base salary What to expect in the hiring process Alignment call Kick-off with an initial screening with one Talent Acquisition Partners, not really an interview, but the chance to learn more about how we do things, our process and a chance for you to ask all the things you want to know Interview A deeper dive into the role, what we're looking for the hiring manager and you to get to know one another Further interviews We always try to streamline our recruitment process as much as possible but may sometimes need to carry out further interviews. This may be to meet other members of the team or more senior employees. It may also be an opportunity to see the site or working area
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