Machine Setter

Involve Recruitment Ltd.; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Involve Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Machine Setter for our client in a manufacturing environment, focusing on the Flexo department to produce industrial conduits.

The role is hands-on and involves setting up and guiding the Flexo team to ensure on-time production, quality and safety. Shift patterns are discussed at interview; starting rate is £13.50 per hour with a 22% rotating-shift allowance, and the role is permanent.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Machine Setter or Setter/Operator in manufacturing.
• Ability to set up and adjust production machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Solid understanding of quality control and production standards.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to support and guide colleagues on the shop floor.
• Commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate production machinery within the Flexo department.
• Ensure machinery is configured correctly to manufacture conduits to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Monitor production processes and maintain consistent product quality.
• Carry out routine machine checks and adjustments.
• Identify faults, investigate production issues and take appropriate corrective action.
• Perform product inspections to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and practical support to team members.
• Help coordinate production activities and achieve operational targets.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a clean, organised working environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, quality and machine performance.

Skills

Machine Setter

Machinery setup

Engineering drawings

Quality control

Fault-finding

Team guidance

Health and safety

Team communication

Job description

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced Machine Setter to join the Flexo department of an established manufacturing business producing industrial conduits.

This is a hands-on technical role suited to someone with previous machine-setting experience who enjoys working in manufacturing and takes pride in maintaining high standards of quality, safety and production efficiency.

Alongside machine-setting responsibilities, you will provide day-to-day guidance and support to the Flexo team, helping to ensure production runs smoothly and targets are achieved.

This role offers a permanent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to develop their career within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate production machinery within the Flexo department.
• Ensure machinery is configured correctly to manufacture conduits to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Monitor production processes and maintain consistent product quality.
• Carry out routine machine checks and adjustments.
• Identify faults, investigate production issues and take appropriate corrective action.
• Perform product inspections to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and practical support to team members.
• Help coordinate production activities and achieve operational targets.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a clean, organised working environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, quality and machine performance.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Machine Setter, Setter/Operator or in a similar manufacturing role.
• Experience setting up and adjusting production machinery.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• A good understanding of quality control and production standards.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to support and guide colleagues on the shop floor.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to teamwork.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.

Experience in flexographic production, conduit manufacturing or a similar industrial manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

Working Hours

Shift arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.

Available patterns include:

• Early shift: 6:00am-2:00pm
• Late shift: 2:00pm-10:00pm
• Rotating shifts: Alternating between early and late shifts.
• Day shift: May be available by agreement.

Pay and Contract

• Starting rate of £13.50 per hour, depending on experience.
• Additional 22% shift allowance for completing the rotating shift pattern, subject to the applicable terms.
• Permanent role
• The opportunity to take on technical responsibilities and support the wider production team.