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