Crosshead Extrusion Setter

Posting date:	03 March 2026
Salary:	£14 to £16 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	02 April 2026
Location:	B70 0AA
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Workforce Recruitment and Training
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	Crosshead Extrusion-65507

Summary

Crosshead Extrusion Setter – Days

West Bromwich
£14.00 per hour
⏰ 48 hours per week
Permanent Positions (2 Roles Available)

Shift Options

We currently have two day shifts available:

Option 1

Monday – Thursday
6:00am – 6:00pm

Option 2

Monday – Thursday
7:00am – 7:00pm

Both roles are 48 hours per week and paid at £14.00 per hour.

The Company

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing manufacturing business specialising in coated wires, hose and pipe extrusion.

This is a stable, long-term opportunity within a quality-driven production environment.

The Role – What You’ll Be Doing

As a Crosshead Extrusion Setter, you will:

• Set and operate Crosshead Extrusion machines

  
  

• Carry out tooling changes and adjustments

  
  

• Set up and pack production lines

  
  

• Inspect incoming materials and finished products

  
  

• Complete production and quality documentation

  
  

• Maintain strong 5S standards

  
  

• Support continuous improvement initiatives

  
  

• Follow all Health & Safety procedures

  
  

  Materials You Must Have Experience With

  You must have hands-on experience working with:

  • PVC

    
    

  • Polyurethane

    
    

  • Megalon

    
    

  • Nylon

    
    

    ✅ Essential Experience

    ✔ Proven experience as an Extrusion Setter / Operator
    ✔ Strong co-extrusion background
    ✔ Experience in wire coating, hose extrusion or pipe extrusion
    ✔ Experience setting up and packing production lines
    ✔ Ability to work independently and within a team

    Blown film extrusion experience alone is NOT suitable for this role.

    Performance Expectations (SQDC)

    You will be working towards:

    • Safety: Zero harm

      
      

    • Quality: Zero defective materials accepted

      
      

    • Delivery: On-time production

      
      

    • Cost: Zero downtime due to material shortages

      
      

      Benefits Package

      • 25 days annual leave

        
        

      • Christmas shutdown

        
        

      • Company-wide bonus scheme

        
        

      • Service & recognition awards

        
        

      • Ongoing training & development

        
        

      • Company pension

        
        

      • Life assurance (4x salary)

        
        

      • Discounted gym membership

        
        

      • Enhanced family-friendly policies

        
        

      • Free annual flu vaccination vouchers

        
        

      • Employee Assistance Programme

        
        

      • Cash health plan

        
        

      • Cycle-to-work scheme

        
        

      • Free onsite parking

        
        

        If you are an experienced Crosshead Extrusion Setter looking for a stable permanent role with consistent hours and long-term opportunity — this could be the right move for you.

        Apply now or contact Workforce Manufacturing for a confidential discussion.

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