Extrusion Setter/Operator – Rotating Shifts + 25 Days Holiday

Atkore; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Festive shutdown

Bonus scheme

Pension

Life assurance 4x

Gym discount

Family policies

Flu vaccination

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Onsite parking

Job summary

Atkore is seeking an experienced Extrusion Setter Operator for its Unistrut business in West Bromwich. You will set up extrusion machines to produce plastic products, monitor quality, and perform routine maintenance to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires reading technical drawings, basic mechanical knowledge, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team within a rotating shift pattern. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience operating extrusion machines for plastic products.
• Familiar with logic controllers and extrusion tooling.
• Ability to read technical drawings and assemble components.
• Mechanical knowledge to understand extrusion equipment.
• Team player capable of working independently.
• Commitment to Atkore’s ATIRE and SQDC values.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate extrusion machines to produce various plastic products according to specifications.
• Monitor the production process, adjusting as necessary to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with the extrusion equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on the machines to keep them in optimal working condition.
• Inspect finished products for defects and ensure they meet quality standards.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Ensure scrap and non-conforming products are kept to a minimum and disposed of correctly.

Skills

Extrusion machines

Logic controllers

Assemble

Mechanical knowledge

Technical drawings

Teamwork

ATIRE values

SQDC values

Job description

Atkore is seeking an experienced Extrusion Setter Operator for its Unistrut business in West Bromwich. You will set up extrusion machines to produce plastic products, monitor quality, and perform routine maintenance to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires reading technical drawings, basic mechanical knowledge, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team within a rotating shift pattern. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing training.