Laminator/Machine Setter

Gi Group; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent opportunity

Full training on Foil Laminator

Development opportunities

Job summary

Gi Group are recruiting a Laminator/Machine Setter for a leading manufacturing company in Wednesbury. The role is permanent with an October start, offering training and development within a stable business.

You will operate and set up the Foil Laminator, perform start-ups and changeovers, prepare materials, monitor quality and collaborate with Production, Quality and Maintenance teams. This hands-on role requires attention to safety, reliability and the ability to work independently or as part

Qualifications

• Experience operating laminating machinery, Foil Laminator preferred.
• Background in manufacturing environments such as plastics or extrusion.
• Hands-on machine setting and process adjustment capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail with quality-first mindset.
• Reliable, proactive, able to work independently and in a team.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up the Foil Laminator to meet production requirements.
• Complete machine setting, start-ups, adjustments and changeovers.
• Prepare profiles and foils, ensuring materials are loaded and ready for the run.
• Monitor performance to maintain quality and maximise output.
• Carry out in-process checks for finish, adhesion and colour consistency.
• Troubleshoot minor faults and escalate technical issues when needed.
• Work safely; keep area clean, organised and audit-ready.
• Support cleaning and upkeep of laminating equipment.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality and Maintenance to hit targets.
• Experience around Extrusion / profile manufacturing is beneficial.

Skills

Laminating machinery operation

Manufacturing environment

Health & Safety awareness

Quality consciousness

Teamwork

Job description

Gi Group are proud to be supporting the recruitment of a Laminator/Machine Setter to join a leading manufacturing company based in Wednesbury. This role is due to start in October and offers a permanent role within a stable, growing business.

The Role: What you\'ll be doing

• Operate and set up the Foil Laminator to meet production requirements
• Complete machine setting, start-ups, adjustments and changeovers (temperature, line speed, adhesive application, etc.)
• Prepare profiles and foils, ensuring correct materials are loaded and ready for the run
• Monitor performance throughout the shift to maintain quality and maximise output
• Carry out in-process checks to confirm finish, adhesion and colour consistency
• Troubleshoot minor faults and elevate technical issues when needed
• Work safely at all times, keeping the area clean, organised and audit-ready
• Support basic cleaning and routine upkeep of laminating equipment
• Collaborate with Production, Quality and Maintenance teams to hit daily targets
• Experience working around Extrusion / profile manufacturing processes is beneficial

What we\'re looking for

• Previous experience operating laminating machinery (Foil Laminator experience preferred)
• Background in manufacturing-ideally windows, plastics, Extrusion or similar environments
• Confident with hands‑on machine setting and making process adjustments
• Strong attention to detail with a quality-first mindset
• Reliable, proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good understanding of Health & Safety standards in a production setting

Pay & Shift Pattern

£15 per hour (depending on experience)

Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 17:30

What you\'ll get in return

• Permanent opportunity
• Full training on Foil Laminator operation and set-up
• Development opportunities within a successful manufacturing business
• October start