Extrusion Machine Setter & Changeover Specialist

Klöckner Pentaplast; Purston Jaglin; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Klöckner Pentaplast in the United Kingdom is seeking a Machine Setter for the Extrusion Department. You will ensure safe, efficient and self-sufficient operation of the manufacturing cell, perform first-line maintenance and support changeovers.

Working closely with the Operational Team Leader, you will diagnose faults, set machines and control processes to sustain output and quality while contributing to continuous improvement across the line.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Mechanical or Electrical NVQ is essential.
• Ability to assess risk and work safely.
• Demonstrable understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems and equipment.
• Ability to carry out basic repairs, fault finding and first-line maintenance safely.
• Follow written company procedures.

Responsibilities

• HSSE awareness ensuring a zero accident mentality
• Adherence to quality standards
• Carry out first line maintenance to the agreed plan
• Tooling, setting, product changeovers to plan
• Manufacturing performance to plan on a daily basis including resolution of issues
• Process control and continuous improvement
• Process documentation
• Facilitating the training/mentoring of colleagues
• Team cover on other duties e.g. Machine Operative / Packing
• Problem solving within the cell
• Material movement and control

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Fault finding

Maintenance basics

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Mechanical NVQ

Level 2 Electrical NVQ

Job description

Klöckner Pentaplast in the United Kingdom is seeking a Machine Setter for the Extrusion Department. You will ensure safe, efficient and self-sufficient operation of the manufacturing cell, perform first-line maintenance and support changeovers.

Working closely with the Operational Team Leader, you will diagnose faults, set machines and control processes to sustain output and quality while contributing to continuous improvement across the line.