Machine Setter Operator (Extrusion and Cable Manufacturing)

£15.97 per hour 37.5 hours per week paid Monday to Friday 7:45am to 3:45pm Flexible working patterns may be available on request. THE ROLE As a Production Machine Setter Operator, you will set up, operate and monitor manufacturing machinery, mainly extrusion equipment used in cable production. You will carry out machine and tooling changeovers, check product quality and help keep production running safely and efficiently. You will develop your skills in machine setup, production start-up and fault finding, with opportunities to train in other manufacturing departments. Previous extrusion experience is desirable, but not essential. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS Previous experience operating machinery in a manufacturing or production environment. Good mechanical understanding and the ability to identify and resolve basic machine or production problems. Good practical and problem-solving skills. Able to work independently and use initiative. Confident using computers to record production information. Able to work well as part of a team. Willing to learn new skills and train in other manufacturing departments. Able to safely handle materials weighing up to 25kg, following manual handling procedures. A positive, motivated approach and willingness to undertake different production tasks. Desirable Requirements Previous experience operating and setting extrusion machinery. Experience within a cable manufacturing or plastics extrusion environment. Forklift Truck (FLT) Licence. ..... full job details .....