Our client is a large plastic extrusion & injection moulding manufacturer with blue chip clients and they are in the process of expanding their production. This opportunity is for a skilled extrusion setter to join the company and play an integral part of the extrusion team.

They are promoting a 4 day working week and there is further opportunity for progression in the future and the possibility of the department growing through continued success.

Job Responsibilities

• Change profiles and setting up new jobs to run.
• Prepping machinery and loading correct polymer mixes.
• Supervising the other setters and operators on shift.
• Monitoring any attendance or performance related concerns that may arise with others in the setting team.
• Working to production plans and targets to ensure company orders are fulfilled.
• Quality check mouldings and get these passed off by the in house quality and inspection departments.
• Consistently abide by all health and safety regulations and ensure this is kept up to thought out the department.
• Assist with any training for new members joining the setting team and reinforce this throughout the department. 
• Respond quickly to any defects in the moulding and alter settings as required.
• Ensuring the smooth hand over at the end of every shift.

Job Requirements

• Previous supervisory experience and a background in plastic extrusion.
• Ideally would drive and have their own transport.
• Excellent communicator and enthusiastic attitude.

Hours:

This shift pattern will rotate on a weekly basis.

Week 1: 6am – 6pm Monday – Thursday

Week 2: 6pm – 6am Monday – Thursday

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company who are investing within their existing team and would look to promote from within where possible.

For more information on this role please contact our Huddersfield office on (phone number removed)