Junior Injection Moulding Machine Operator

Location: Umm Al Quwain, UAE

Experience: 2–3 years minimum

Machine: 2500 Ton and above

Brands: Tederic, Haitian, or similar

Job Description

We are looking for a Junior Machine Operator with hands-on experience operating large-tonnage injection moulding machines (2500T+).

Responsibilities

* Operate and monitor 2500+ ton injection moulding machines safely and efficiently.

* Monitor machine parameters including injection pressure, speed, temperature, cooling time, and cycle time.

* Follow approved machine settings and production parameters.

* Inspect moulded products for defects such as flash, short shots, sink marks, warpage, burns, and other quality issues.

* Assist senior operators, setters, and technicians with large mould installation, removal, and changeovers.

* Support machine start-up, shutdown, purging, and changeover procedures.

* Ensure correct feeding and handling of plastic raw materials.

* Identify abnormal machine conditions and report them promptly to the supervisor or technician.

* Perform basic operator-level machine checks and maintain good housekeeping around the machine.

* Record production output, rejection, downtime, and other required production information.

* Follow all company HSE, quality, production, and machine safety procedures.

* Work closely with setters, maintenance, quality, and production teams to maintain smooth production.

Skills

Requirements:

* Minimum 2–3 years of injection moulding machine operation experience.

* Experience with 2500T, 3000T, 3500T, 4000T+ machines preferred.

* Experience with Tederic, Haitian, or similar machines.

* Basic knowledge of injection moulding processes and troubleshooting.

* Willing to work shifts.

* Good safety awareness and teamwork.