Extrusion Setter (Crosshead / Co-Extrusion)

Extrusion Setter (Crosshead / Co-Extrusion) Location: West Midlands Salary: £14.00+ per hour (DOE) + shift allowance (where applicable) Hours: Full-time (day or rotating shift options available) Overview We are working in partnership with a well-established and growing manufacturing business within the plastics and extrusion sector, currently seeking experienced Extrusion Setters to support increased production demand. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled extrusion professionals looking for either a stable days-based role with long weekends or a rotating shift pattern with enhanced earning potential. ⚙️ The Role As an Extrusion Setter, you will be responsible for setting, operating, and maintaining crosshead extrusion production lines, ensuring efficient output, high-quality standards, and minimal downtime. You will play a key role in preparing production runs, monitoring quality, and making necessary adjustments to maintain smooth operations. Key Responsibilities Setting and operating crosshead extrusion machinery Preparing and setting up production lines for scheduled runs Running and supporting full extrusion production processes Packing and assisting with production output where required Monitoring product quality and consistency throughout runs Troubleshooting and adjusting machines during production Maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient working environment Required Experience To be successful in this role, you must have hands-on extrusion setting experience in a relevant manufacturing environment. Essential experience: Co-extrusion experience Wire coating or hose/pipe extrusion background Strong materials knowledge including: PVC Polyurethane Megalon Nylon Previous experience as a Setter (not operator level only) Experience setting up and running full production lines Important: Blown film extrusion experience alone will NOT be suitable for this role ⏰ Shift Options Days Role Monday – Thursday 6:00am – 6:00pm or 7:00am – 7:00pm 48 hours per week Long weekends every week Rotating Shift Role 39 hours per week Weeks 1–2: Monday–Wednesday 6am–6pm Thursday 6am–12pm Weeks 3–4: Monday–Wednesday 6pm–6am Shift allowance: 22% rotating shifts 25% nights What’s on Offer Competitive hourly rate from £14.00+ (DOE) Shift allowance for rotating/night shifts Long-term, stable employment opportunity Strong, supportive team environment Consistent work within a growing manufacturing business Immediate starts available About Us We specialise in connecting skilled professionals with leading opportunities across the Engineering, Technical, and Manufacturing sectors. We support businesses in securing reliable, long-term talent while helping candidates find roles that match their skills and career goals. #MANOS25