Recruitment Consultant at Sterling Engineering Ireland & Europe - 0860602922
Job Overview
The Injection Moulding Technician is responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of injection moulding machines to produce high-quality plastic components in accordance with production schedules and quality standards. This role requires technical expertise, attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare, install, and change moulds according to the production plan.
* Set up machine parameters (temperature, pressure, cycle time, etc.) and ensure stable operation.
* Start and monitor production runs, ensuring consistent product quality.
* Fine‑tune process settings to maximise productivity and reduce defects.
* Troubleshoot machine and process issues, performing root cause analysis and corrective actions.
* Implement continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
* Perform routine maintenance, cleaning and troubleshooting of moulding machines and tools.
* Inspect and document production output to maintain ISO and customer quality requirements.
* Collaborate with engineering, tooling and quality teams and support training of operators and junior staff.
Qualifications & Experience
* Technical/vocational qualification in Polymer, plastics, engineering or manufacturing.
* Minimum 2+ years’ experience in injection moulding, ideally within a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
* Work shift patterns when required.
* Strong knowledge of plastic materials and moulding processes.
* Familiarity with modern injection moulding machinery.
* Experience with process monitoring systems and quality inspection tools.
For a confidential conversation about the role please apply for the role or contact Owen Clancy at oclancy@sterlingengineeringeu.com. By applying to this job post you agree that Sterling Engineering may process your personal data for recruitment purpose.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full‑time
Industries
* Manufacturing
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