Injection Moulding, Extrusion & Tooling Jobs

Injection Moulding, Extrusion & Tooling Careers in Engineering & Manufacturing

Careers within Injection Moulding, Extrusion, and Toolmaking span a broad range of responsibilities across manufacturing, plastics production, engineering, and industrial sectors. From hands-on machine operation and process setting through to tool design, maintenance, and manufacturing support, these professionals help businesses maintain production efficiency, consistency, and product quality.

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We recruit for both permanent and contract opportunities within Injection Moulding, Extrusion, and Tooling-focused manufacturing and engineering environments across the UK.

Injection Moulding & Extrusion Jobs

Injection Moulding and Extrusion roles focus on setting, operating, optimising, and maintaining manufacturing processes used to produce plastic products and engineered components. These positions are commonly found within automotive, medical devices, packaging, consumer products, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing environments.

Typical opportunities may include:

• Injection Moulding Technician
• Extrusion Technician
• Process Technician
• Injection Moulding Setter
• Extrusion Setter Operator
• Production Supervisor
• Moulding Process Engineer
• Manufacturing Technician

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Injection Moulding, Extrusion & Process Optimisation Roles

Many moulding and extrusion positions involve supporting efficient production output, reducing waste, and ensuring manufacturing processes remain stable and repeatable.

Responsibilities can include:

• Machine setting and process adjustment
• Injection moulding and extrusion process optimisation
• Supporting production changeovers
• Troubleshooting manufacturing issues
• Monitoring production quality and efficiency
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives

Tooling & Toolmaking Jobs

Tooling and Toolmaking roles focus on the design, manufacture, repair, and maintenance of precision tooling used throughout manufacturing and production operations. These positions are essential in supporting efficient production, component accuracy, and manufacturing reliability.

Typical opportunities may include:

• Toolmaker
• Tooling Engineer
• Tool Designer
• Senior Toolmaker
• Toolroom Technician
• Tool Maintenance Engineer
• Precision Engineering Technician

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Tool Design, Manufacture & Precision Engineering Roles

Many tooling positions involve manufacturing, repairing, and maintaining precision tools, moulds, dies, and fixtures used within engineering and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities often include:

• Tool manufacture and repair
• Precision machining and fitting
• Supporting mould and die maintenance
• Tool modification and improvement work
• Working from engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Supporting production tooling requirements

Toolroom Supporting Maintenance & Production Engineering

Tooling professionals often work closely with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams to support efficient production and minimise downtime.

Responsibilities may include:

• Toolroom support and maintenance
• Supporting production engineering activities
• Diagnosing tooling issues and wear
• Preventative tooling maintenance
• Supporting manufacturing improvements
• Working alongside production and quality teams

Skills & Experience for Injection Moulding, Extrusion & Tooling Professionals

Employers typically look for professionals with strong technical understanding, manufacturing experience, and practical engineering skills within production and tooling environments.

Desired skills can include:

• Injection moulding or extrusion experience
• Toolmaking and precision engineering knowledge
• Machine setting and process optimisation
• Fault finding and troubleshooting skills
• Reading engineering drawings and specifications
• Understanding of manufacturing quality standards
• Continuous improvement and production support experience
• Communication and teamwork skills

Process Engineering, Manufacturing Efficiency & Continuous Improvement

Many Injection Moulding, Extrusion, and Tooling roles involve supporting lean manufacturing initiatives, improving production reliability, and helping manufacturers maintain efficient production processes.

Engineering Drawings, Tooling & Production Problem Solving

The ability to interpret technical drawings, diagnose manufacturing issues, and support tooling or process improvements remains highly valued across moulding, extrusion, and tooling careers.

Manufacturing & Engineering Sectors We Support

Senex Recruitment supports Injection Moulding, Extrusion, and Tooling recruitment across a wide range of sectors including:

• Manufacturing
• Plastics and polymer production
• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Medical Devices
• Packaging
• Consumer products
• Precision engineering
• Industrial production
• Engineering and manufacturing supply chains

Browse Injection Moulding, Extrusion & Tooling Jobs with Senex Recruitment

Explore below the latest Injection Moulding, Extrusion, and Tooling opportunities with Senex Recruitment and discover careers across engineering, manufacturing, and industrial sectors throughout the UK.

If you are currently working within Injection Moulding, Extrusion, Toolmaking, or Manufacturing Engineering, or looking to progress your career within this field, we encourage you to register with us as a candidate so we can match you with suitable opportunities as they arise. Our team works closely with employers across the sector and can support you in identifying roles that align with your technical skills, manufacturing experience, and career goals.

If you would prefer to discuss your next move in confidence, please feel free to contact us directly. We are always happy to speak with professionals considering a move into Injection Moulding, Extrusion, Toolmaking, or Manufacturing Engineering and provide guidance on current opportunities and market trends.

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