Expire in: 25 days
Job Title: Extrusion Setter
Salary: £41,000
Benefits: To be discussed at interview
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Job Start date: ASAP
Shift Pattern: Rotating 12-hour Shifts – Days & Nights
We’re supporting our client, a global, leading injection moulding company based in Sutton Coldfield, who are looking for an Extrusion Setter to join their growing team. The successful Extrusion Setter will have previous experience of setting and monitoring Extrusion line processes, as well as good maintenance knowledge.
Job Summary: As an Extrusion Setter, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining extrusion machines to ensure efficient production of high-quality hose products. This role involves adjusting machine settings, troubleshooting issues, and conducting quality checks to meet production specifications and safety standards.
Responsibilities for Extrusion Setter:
* Responsible for the Setting of all equipment on Extrusion Lines including tools and ancillary equipment as directed by Team Co-Ordinator, within required time periods.
* Responsible for ensuring all Extrusion lines are running efficiently
* Responsible for the completion and recording of all Quality checks as specified by the Quality Department and escalating any non-conformities.
* Support the care and maintenance of all Extrusion Tooling ensuring they are suitable for the tasks required.
* Responsible for the training, monitoring and supervising all machine operators to do the task they are required to perform.
* Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment ensuring all gangways are kept free from hazards and all componentry and equipment is stored in the correct location.
* Responsible for ensuring that all Company procedures and methods are adhered to
* Conduct Shift Handovers to incoming shifts
* Assist in Maintaining and updating parameters and registers
* Assist in the repair of equipment with technicians and other setters where necessary
* Identify equipment not fit for purpose.
* Prepare for and assist in stock checks as required by the Company
* Report to Senior Setter at the first opportunity of production personnel absenteeism
* Operate any machine within Plastic Processing when not required in Extrusion
About You:
* PVC Knowledge / flexible plastics within extrusion. Must have a positive approach to the work environment.
* Capable of working under limited supervision
* Tenacious and driven to succeed in a demanding and testing environment
* Able to effectively and positively manage and support the process organisational change
* High degree of flexibility / initiative
* Good temperament – can deal with difficult or pressurised situations, Confident and accurate decision maker, Calm, clear thinker – even when under pressure, Lead by example.
* Analyse, review and help implement agreed changes within production
* Capable of performing administrative work, miscellaneous paperwork, and data collection
* Experience of setting and monitoring Extrusion line processes
* Good maintenance knowledge
* Good verbal skills to communicate Technical information
* Instruct team members in the correct application and use of PPE
* Manage all materials for the line/cell in an accurate and proper manner
* Manage and control hazardous substances in accordance with appropriate legislation
Job Application:
If you would like to be considered for the role of Extrusion Setter, please apply with your full CV - or call us now. Whilst this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you.
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