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Extrusion Setter – Manufacturing Organisation

Hyde, Greater Manchester
£35,568 – £37,440 per year | £19–£20 per hour | Paid Weekly
Night Shift: Mon–Thu, 21:00–06:00 (36 hours, incl. paid break)

A well-established UK manufacturer of high-quality components and materials for the window furnishings sector is seeking an experienced Extrusion Setter to join its busy Components Production team. With over 60 years of innovation behind them, the company continues to grow, invest, and lead within its industry.

The Role

Reporting to the Components Production Manager, you will be responsible for setting, running, and monitoring the PVC extrusion line to manufacture bespoke products to precise specifications.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical ability, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to maintaining production quality and speed. Duties include dimensional checks, visual inspections, adjusting machine parameters, and carrying out occasional die cleaning and tool changes.

A three-month probation period applies.

Key Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and monitor extrusion machinery in line with production and safety standards

Install, align, and adjust dies, moulds, screws, and tooling

Perform machine changeovers for different products and materials

Conduct in-process quality checks and adjust machine performance as required

Diagnose and resolve mechanical and material-related issues

Record key production data (material usage, waste, machine settings)

Clean, lubricate, and maintain machines and tooling

Work collaboratively with production, quality control, and maintenance teams

Follow health and safety procedures and use appropriate PPE

Support training of new team members as needed

Benefits

Stakeholder Pension Scheme – 4% employer contribution

28 days holiday (incl. statutory), rising to 29 after 1 year

Life assurance (1× annual salary)

Subsidised canteen offering fresh meals and sandwiches

Free on-site parking

Discounted blinds & shutters (after probation)

Employee Assistance Programme – counselling, legal, and medical support

Mental Health First Aiders

Discounted gym membership

Peer-to-peer recognition programme

Free flu jab voucher

Christmas Savings Scheme

NHS Health Checks

Health Care Cash Plan