Trainee Die Setter - Injection Moulding

About the role

D&D Technologies is seeking a Trainee Die Setter for its Injection Moulding team in Frenchs Forest, Sydney. The role suits someone with a strong mechanical aptitude who wants to learn a skilled trade through hands-on, in-house training alongside experienced Die Setters. You will work under the supervision of Die Setters and the Moulding Manager, learning all aspects of die setting and injection moulding, including machine setup, mould changes, material handling, process monitoring, troubleshooting and WHS-compliant work practices.

Key responsibilities

• Support Die Setters with day-to-day injection moulding operations
• Learn and assist with mould and insert changes using cranes and tooling
• Assist with hydraulic and water connections and monitor correct usage
• Purge machines and change raw materials, including colour changes
• Handle polymer materials and learn resin properties (TPE, POM, PC, PP, PA)
• Monitor machine performance and product quality
• Assist with setting and loading process parameters into machine controllers
• Support troubleshooting to reduce scrap and downtime, respond to machine alarms under supervision, and maintain a clean, safe work area in line with WHS requirements
• Work cooperatively as part of a manufacturing team and assist with other duties as required

Required profile

• Eager to learn, reliable and safety-focused, with a strong interest in mechanical or manufacturing work
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work well in a team and to work independently after training
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts
• Ability to lift up to 15kg safely

Required skills

• Desirable: experience in manufacturing, injection moulding or a mechanical trade
• Desirable: forklift and/or crane licence (or willingness to obtain one)
• Desirable: basic computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel)

What we offer

• Structured on-the-job training and skill development
• Support from experienced Die Setters and supervisors
• A stable, full-time role with long-term career opportunities
• A safety-focused, team-oriented work environment