Crosshead Extrusion Setter

Salary/Rate:£30,000 - 34,944 per year + Overtime when available
Working Options:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:West Bromwich
County:West Midlands
Specialism:Manufacturing
Job ref:JW635877
Post Date:June 12, 2026
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About the Role

Crosshead Extrusion Setter

West Bromwich
£34,944 per annum depending on experience
Monday
Thursday | 6:00am 6:00pm
48 Hours Per Week

ASPLIV

Are you an experienced Crosshead Extrusion Setter looking for your next challenge?

Do you have hands-on experience within wire coating, cable extrusion, hose extrusion, or pipe extrusion environments?

If so, I want to hear from you!

My client is a well-established manufacturer currently looking to recruit an experienced Crosshead Extrusion Setter to join their production team on a permanent day’s shift.

The Role

You will be responsible for setting up and operating crosshead extrusion lines, ensuring products are manufactured to the highest quality standards whilst maintaining production efficiency.

Working as part of a skilled manufacturing team, you will be involved in machine set-ups, tooling changes, process optimisation, and supporting production targets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Setting and operating crosshead extrusion machinery
  • Carrying out machine set-ups and changeovers
  • Packing and preparing production lines
  • Monitoring product quality and making process adjustments where required
  • Troubleshooting production issues to minimise downtime
  • Working safely and efficiently to meet production targets
  • Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and health & safety

What We're Looking For

  • Previous experience as an Extrusion Setter is essential
  • Experience within co-extrusion processes
  • Background in wire coating, cable extrusion, hose extrusion, or pipe extrusion
  • Experience working with materials such as PVC, Polyurethane, Megalon, and Nylon
  • Strong understanding of extrusion processes and machine set-up
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Please Note

Candidates with solely blown film extrusion experience will not be considered for this position, as the role requires specific experience within crosshead extrusion and wire, cable, hose, or pipe manufacturing environments.

What's On Offer?

  • £34,944 per annum depending on experience
  • Permanent days shift
  • Four-day working week
  • Overtime opportunities available
  • Stable and growing manufacturing business
  • Long-term career development opportunities

If you're an experienced Crosshead Extrusion Setter looking for your next opportunity, apply today for immediate consideration!

To Contact Direct:

Jasmine Williams – Commercial Director

0151 209 2050

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