Extrusion Setter / Operator

Extrusion Setter / Operator - PVC experience needed Location: Wythenshawe (Manchester) Type of role: Permanent Working hours: Monday Thursday (rotating) 1st week 06:00-18:00, 2nd week 18:00-06:00 About the Company Our client is a UK-based, AIM-listed manufacturer and distributor of specialist plastic products, operating since 1989 and headquartered near Manchester in the North West of England company is organised into two main divisions: Our client serves a wide range of industries and major UK brands, placing emphasis on sustainable manufacturing (processing over 10,000 tonnes of recycled plastic per year) and offering end-to-end design and production capabilities across its specialist subsidiaries. Purpose: To ensure all products are manufactured in accordance with supplied formula or specification, through safe and effective operation of the production equipment. Main areas of responsibility: Monitoring production processes ensuring optimum running conditions Tooling change overs Resolving machine related production/quality issues in an efficient and timely manner Providing efficient end of shift handovers Produce quality extruded product. Barrel and screw cleaning Start-up and shutdown of the extrusion lines. Monitor and maintain quality in accordance with specification. Use fork truck and manual means to move raw material and finished products. Assist with extrusion trials. (Grade 4 & 5 only) Help to achieve optimum production. Assist other extrusion setters and operators. Make every effort to keep extruded product scrap to a minimum. Maintain a clean and tidy workplace and good housekeeping within the department (5's) Throughout each shift measure and record quality checks and monitor product quality Follow and understand operating procedures and setting sheets for extruded products. Inform the Production Manager immediately of any breaches of the works rules. Key Performance Indicators: Production Downtime Scrap levels Quality Complaints Machine Efficiencies House Keeping Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Ability to demonstrate efficiency achievements. Knowledge of plastic industry Working to deadlines. Excellent understanding of Health and Safety requirements. Work to priorities. Multi-tasking Good knowledge of different plastics. Good knowledge of profile extrusion processes. Competencies: Self-motivated and focused. Leadership Problem solving Good communicator Decisive Technical and analytical Strong team player Proactive and flexible to business demands TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-13