Extrusion Setter

CROSSHEAD EXTRUSION SETTER Up to £15.00 Per Hour | Excellent Company Benefits | Long-Term Career Opportunity Neon Contracts are recruiting on behalf of our client! Are you an experienced Extrusion Setter looking for your next opportunity with an established manufacturer offering excellent benefits, ongoing development and the opportunity to become part of a skilled production team?

We are recruiting for an experienced Crosshead Extrusion Setter to join a well-established and innovative manufacturing business operating within the electrical, mechanical and safety infrastructure sector. With a strong global presence and an excellent reputation for producing high-quality engineered products, our client manufactures a wide range of specialist products, including conduit systems, cable management solutions, metal framing and safety installation components.

Due to continued production requirements and expansion within their product range, they are looking for a technically capable and motivated individual with proven extrusion setting experience. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong manufacturing background who understands the importance of machine performance, product quality, efficiency and maintaining high production standards. ??

The Role – What Will You Be Doing? Reporting to the Team Leader, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the production department, ensuring extrusion machinery is correctly set, operated and maintained to achieve consistent product quality and output.

Your responsibilities will include

Extrusion Setting & Production Setting up and operating crosshead extrusion machinery. Setting and running extrusion and corrugation machinery. Working with profile extrusion, tube extrusion, conduit and co-extrusion processes.

Ensuring machinery is correctly configured to meet product specifications. Monitoring machine performance and making adjustments where necessary. Maintaining consistent production output whilst meeting quality and efficiency targets.

Identifying and resolving production or machinery issues where possible. Following production schedules and instructions from the Team Leader. Quality Control & Inspection Inspecting incoming raw materials and components to ensure they meet required specifications.

Carrying out quality checks throughout the production process. Identifying defects, inconsistencies and potential quality issues. Ensuring finished products meet the required standards. Maintaining accurate production, quality and inspection records.

Reporting any issues or discrepancies to the relevant supervisor. Housekeeping & Equipment Maintenance Cleaning, maintaining and taking care of machinery, tools and equipment. Carrying out routine checks to ensure equipment remains in good working order.

Maintaining excellent 5S housekeeping standards within the production area. Keeping workstations clean, organised and safe. Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the department. Health & Safety Following all company health and safety procedures.

Working safely at all times and ensuring risks are identified and reported. Using equipment and machinery in accordance with operating procedures. Maintaining a safe working environment for yourself and colleagues. Additional duties may be required to support the smooth running of the production operation.

What We're Looking For We're looking for someone with a strong technical understanding of extrusion processes and the confidence to set and operate specialist production machinery. The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience setting and operating extrusion machinery.

Previous experience with crosshead extrusion setting. Experience with profile extrusion and corrugation machinery. Knowledge of tube, conduit and co-extrusion processes. The ability to set up machinery and make adjustments to achieve the required product specifications.

A good understanding of production processes and quality control. The ability to identify faults and resolve production issues. Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality. The ability to work independently and as part of a wider production team.

A proactive approach to maintaining machinery and equipment. A strong understanding of health and safety procedures. A reliable attitude with good timekeeping and attendance. What Does Success Look Like? Our client places a strong emphasis on safety, quality and production efficiency.

Success in this position means: Safety: Maintaining a safe working environment with zero harm to yourself or colleagues. Quality: Ensuring raw materials and finished products meet the required quality standards. Delivery: Supporting the timely processing and availability of materials to maintain production schedules.

Consistency: Minimising avoidable machine downtime and maintaining efficient production output. Pay & Working Hours £15 Hours of work will be 48 hours per week, working days Monday – Thursday 7am – 7pm Hourly pay rate - £14.00 plus depending on experience What's on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established manufacturing business offering an impressive range of employee benefits, including: 25 days annual leave. Festive shutdown period. Company-wide bonus scheme. Long-service and employee recognition awards.

Ongoing training and development opportunities. Company pension scheme. Life assurance – 4 times annual salary. Discounted gym membership. Enhanced family-friendly policies. Free annual flu vaccination vouchers. Employee Assistance Programme.

Cash health plan. Free home cyber security training. Cycle-to-work scheme. Free onsite parking. ?? Ready for Your Next Career Move? If you have previous experience setting and operating crosshead extrusion machinery, understand the importance of maintaining high production standards and are looking to join a progressive manufacturing business, we want to hear from you!

This is an excellent opportunity to bring your technical expertise into an established operation where quality, safety and continuous improvement are at the heart of production. Apply today through Neon Contracts and take the next step in your manufacturing career!

Neon Contracts is advertising this vacancy on behalf of our client and is operating as an employment business.

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