Machine Setter in Oldbury, Sandwell

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced Machine Setter to join the Flexo department of an established manufacturing business producing industrial conduits.

This is a hands-on technical role suited to someone with previous machine-setting experience who enjoys working in manufacturing and takes pride in maintaining high standards of quality, safety and production efficiency.

Alongside machine-setting responsibilities, you will provide day-to-day guidance and support to the Flexo team, helping to ensure production runs smoothly and targets are achieved.

This role offers a permanent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to develop their career within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate production machinery within the Flexo department.
• Ensure machinery is configured correctly to manufacture conduits to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Monitor production processes and maintain consistent product quality.
• Carry out routine machine checks and adjustments.
• Identify faults, investigate production issues and take appropriate corrective action.
• Perform product inspections to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and practical support to team members.
• Help coordinate production activities and achieve operational targets.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a clean, organised working environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, quality and machine performance.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Machine Setter, Setter/Operator or in a similar manufacturing role.
• Experience setting up and adjusting production machinery.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• A good understanding of quality control and production standards.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to support and guide colleagues on the shop floor.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to teamwork.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.

Experience in flexographic production, conduit manufacturing or a similar industrial manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

Working Hours

Shift arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.

Available patterns include:

• Early shift: 6:00am–2:00pm
• Late shift: 2:00pm–10:00pm
• Rotating shifts: Alternating between early and late shifts.
• Day shift: May be available by agreement.

Pay and Contract

• Starting rate of £13.50 per hour, depending on experience.
• Additional 22% shift allowance for completing the rotating shift pattern, subject to the applicable terms.
• Permanent role
• The opportunity to take on technical responsibilities and support the wider production team.

If you have machine-setting experience and are looking for a new challenge within manufacturing, apply today to find out more.