Extrusion Setter

Overview: Working with our client, a successful injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for an experienced Extrusion Setter to join their established team.

Benefits:

• Flexible holiday buy/sell scheme
• Recognition and reward scheme
• Internal and external learning and development
• On site Café
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work & Tech Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Partner leave

Remit:           

• As an Extrusion Setter you will be responsible for ensuring the effective operation of the production line, ensuring the machinery is in good order and correct settings have been set for the product.
• This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Extrusion Setter with good extrusion machinery and processing knowledge to join a forward-thinking company offering further training and development opportunities. 

Role:

• Strip, clean and rebuild the machinery and perform start up processes.
• To ensure minimal down time by monitoring the line and trouble-shooting/solving any issues
• Where problems are more complex, to alert site management and work with them to resolve the issue (which may include external resource)
• To oversee monitoring and loading of new material, identifying correct mix of materials for product
• Continuously monitor product quality, adjusting processes and/or material mix to ensure quality thresholds maintained.
• To oversee the work of Operators, providing support and instruction where needed
• To work within guidelines and maintain a safe and tidy working environment.
• To cover for colleagues and support the wider team as needed.

Experience:

• The ability/skill to run a production line from start to finish, including day-to-day maintenance of the machinery, including the following technical skills: line setting LLDPE including coilers, Zumbach setting, PB rewind setting, Printing set up
• The ability/skill to be able to learn additional operating procedures, such as BPEX line setting and BPB including coiler, Printing cartridge changes, Ink nozzle alignment.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve faults alongside strong problem solving skills
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Strong understanding of production quality standards
• Good verbal communication skills
• Abilit to support and train colleagues
• Ability to take full responsibility for the production line from start to finish

Key Words: “Extrusion Setter”, “Extrusion Technician”, “Process Technician”, “Extrusion Process Technician”, “Plastics”, “Injection Moulding”

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Sierra 57 Consult –

Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering

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