Extrusion Setter / Operator

Extrusion Setter / Operator - PVC experience needed Location: Wythenshawe (Manchester) Type of role: Permanent Working hours: Monday Thursday (rotating) 1st week 06:00-18:00, 2nd week 18:00-06:00 About the Company Our client is a UK-based, AIM-listed manufacturer and distributor of specialist plastic products, operating since 1989 and headquartered near Manchester in the North West of England company is organised into two main divisions: Our client serves a wide range of industries and major UK brands, placing emphasis on sustainable manufacturing (processing over 10,000 tonnes of recycled plastic per year) and offering end-to-end design and production capabilities across its specialist subsidiaries. Purpose: To ensure all products are manufactured in accordance with supplied formula or specification, through safe and effective operation of the production equipment. Main areas of responsibility: • Monitoring production processes ensuring optimum running conditions • Tooling change overs • Resolving machine related production/quality issues in an efficient and timely manner • Providing efficient end of shift handovers • Produce quality extruded product. • Barrel and screw cleaning • Start-up and shutdown of the extrusion lines. • Monitor and maintain quality in accordance with specification. • Use fork truck and manual means to move raw material and finished products. • Assist with extrusion trials. (Grade 4 and 5 only) • Help to achieve optimum production. ..... full job details .....