Extrusion Technician

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Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Tameside is seeking an experienced Extrusion Setter/Operator to manage the PVC Extrusion Line. The role demands strong operational skills with at least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate should be able to work efficiently under pressure and adapt to fast-changing production needs. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package provided.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus 3 mandatory Christmas shutdown days

10% company pension contribution

Life Assurance covering annual salary

Subsidised canteen

Free car parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of processing experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of fault rectification within PVC Extrusion.
• Hardworking and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set, run, and monitor the PVC Extrusion Line for bespoke products.
• Implement production programmes with quality and speed parameters.
• Adjust machine parameters as needed and perform occasional die cleaning.

Skills

Processing experience

Knowledge of fault rectification

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

My clients are a very well-established manufacturing company based in Tameside. They supply products to over 100 countries worldwide with Head Offices in the UK, Ireland, Canada, and Australia. We are now looking for them a Extrusion Setter/Operator, based at the site in Tameside.

Salary: up to £36.5K DOE

Working hours: 36 hours per week – 9pm-6am Mon to Thu
30 mins – paid break.

Benefits include:

• 22 days holiday plus 3 days mandatory Christmas shutdown plus 8 statutory days
• Auto-enrolled into Pension scheme with 10% company contribution
• Life Assurance x 2 covering your annual salary
• Subsidised canteen offering freshly cooked meals and sandwiches every day
• Free car parking
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, legal guidance, medical advice)
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Discounted products after successful Probation
• Peer to Peer Recognition Programme
• Free Flu Jab voucher every Autumn
• Christmas Savings Scheme
• NHS Health Checks
• Health care cash plan

The primary responsibilities include setting, running, and monitoring the PVC Extrusion Line for bespoke products. The role involves a hands-on approach, implementing production programmes with quality and speed parameters, programming machines, feeding and controlling tools, understanding dimensional checks, recording quality results, visual inspection, and adjusting machine parameters as needed. Occasional die cleaning and tool changes are also required.

The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of processing experience in a similar role, with knowledge of fault rectification within PVC Extrusion. Applicants must be hardworking, able to work under pressure in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

Please note that United In Recruitment may not respond to all applicants due to high volume. If you do not receive a response within 2 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your details will not be retained, and we thank you for your interest.