Extrusion Setter

  • Omega Resource Group
  • Oct 17, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Extrusion Setter

Flintshire

Permanent

Salary - Competitive DOE

Omega have partnered with a leading privately-owned contract manufacturer of plastic and composite components.

Key Responsibilities - Extrusion Setter

Ensure that machine start up, re-start and shut down processes are followed

Ensure all team members work safely and comply with HSE policies and procedures

Fault finding and problem solving of development and production processes

Tool changes including tool preparation, cleaning hoppers and material preparation

Cleanliness around machines in accordance with 5S protocols

Assist Team Leader with production training and first samples

Perform hands-on production and assembly functions, includes running machines and packing. Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

Data collection and recording using papers and cloud-based systems

Carry out shift handover to the next setter

Carry out daily machine safety checks and report any faults

Ensure standard operating procedures and any other relevant information is issued to operators prior to production run (thus ensuring all old production run materials, parts and paperwork are removed from the press).

Suggest and implement continuous improvement and cost saving ideas

Personal Specification - Extrusion Setter

Minimum of 2 years as an extrusion setter is essential

Qualification in plastic extrusion from a recognised plastics provider is desired but not essential

Understand modern manufacturing principles and quality, as well as health and safety standards

Knowledge of materials

To demonstrate a level of determination to achieve multiple tasks in a busy environment

Good Communication skills

Have a conscientious attitude to work

Confident to improve and adjust extrusion conditions

Problem solving experience

Ability to coach and support apprentices

Self-motivated with ambition

IT literate

Benefits - Extrusion Setter

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Group-wide bonus scheme

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Life assurance

Training and development opportunities

Workwear provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Extrusion Setter

Flintshire

Permanent

Salary - Competitive DOE

Omega have partnered with a leading privately-owned contract manufacturer of plastic and composite components.

Key Responsibilities - Extrusion Setter

    • Ensure that machine start up, re-start and shut down processes are followed

Ensure all team members work safely and comply with HSE policies and procedures

Fault finding and problem solving of development and production processes

Tool changes including tool preparation, cleaning hoppers and material preparation

Cleanliness around machines in accordance with 5S protocols

Assist Team Leader with production training and first samples

Perform hands-on production and assembly functions, includes running machines and packing. Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

Data collection and recording using papers and cloud-based systems

Carry out shift handover to the next setter

Carry out daily machine safety checks and report any faults

Ensure standard operating procedures and any other relevant information is issued to operators prior to production run (thus ensuring all old production run materials, parts and paperwork are removed from the press).

Suggest and implement continuous improvement and cost saving ideas

Personal Specification - Extrusion Setter

    • Minimum of 2 years as an extrusion setter is essential

Qualification in plastic extrusion from a recognised plastics provider is desired but not essential

Understand modern manufacturing principles and quality, as well as health and safety standards

Knowledge of materials

To demonstrate a level of determination to achieve multiple tasks in a busy environment

Good Communication skills

Have a conscientious attitude to work

Confident to improve and adjust extrusion conditions

Problem solving experience

Ability to coach and support apprentices

Self-motivated with ambition

IT literate

Benefits - Extrusion Setter

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Group-wide bonus scheme

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Life assurance

Training and development opportunities

Workwear provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.