TRAINEE EXTRUSION SETTER / PRODUCTION OPERATOR

Trainee Extrusion Setter / Production Operator

Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out. Permanent | Full Time | Rotating Shifts | Bingley £14.00 per hour starting salary + overtime 10 Recruitment are currently working with a well-established manufacturing business in Bingley who are looking to recruit an experienced Production Operator / Machine Operator to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong and consistent manufacturing background who is looking for long-term stability and wants to develop their skills within plastics manufacturing and extrusion. Previous experience within plastics, extrusion, packaging, converting or similar manufacturing environments would be highly advantageous.

The Role

Working within a busy plastics manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for operating production and conversion machinery, handling raw materials and finished products, and supporting the smooth running of the manufacturing process. This is a hands-on and physically demanding manufacturing role, involving regular manual handling and lifting of materials and finished products. The long-term aim is for the successful candidate to develop into a skilled Extrusion Setter, gaining knowledge and experience across the extrusion process and machinery.

Training & Progression

Please note: this is not an immediate Extrusion Setter position. The successful candidate will initially join the business as a Production Operator / Machine Operator and will gradually be trained across the manufacturing process, machinery and plastics operation. Training will take place alongside the normal production role and over time. Progression into extrusion setting will depend on the individual's performance, reliability, attitude, ability to learn and development of the required technical skills. This is not an overnight transition. The company is looking for someone who is genuinely interested in building a long-term career within manufacturing and is prepared to learn the process properly. xwwtmva Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing environment is therefore important.

Key Responsibilities

Operating production, conversion, bagging and extrusion machinery Loading and preparing raw materials and film for production Learning the extrusion process and machinery as training progresses Developing machine-setting skills over time Monitoring machinery and produc...