Extrusion Setter / Operative

Join a team based in a modern and progressive production facility, nestled in the leafy edges of the New Forest, close to the beautiful Hampshire town of Romsey. Founded in 1948, CPV Ltd helped pioneer the development of thermoplastic pipe systems and remains committed to driving forward innovation in products, services, and manufacturing techniques. CPV manufactures solutions for a wide array of applications, including corrosion-resistant pipe systems for chemical and hazardous media, and pre-insulated pipe systems for district heating and cooling networks.

About the role

As an Extrusion Setter / Operative, you will assist with the running of extrusion lines during each shift, including setting the extruder and all downstream equipment. This challenging role requires a well-motivated and reliable team member with previous experience in a similar role, familiar with setting and running extrusion equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality extruded product
• Assist with extrusion line setting and operation
• Head, die, and pin changing and setting
• Barrel and screw cleaning
• Assist with the start-up and shut-down of extrusion lines
• Monitor and maintain quality in accordance with specification
• Use fork truck and manual means to move raw material and finished products
• Assist with extrusion trials
• Help to achieve optimum production
• Assist extrusion setters and other operatives
• Trim, cut, wrap, and pack extruded product
• Bend, form, and drill extruded product
• Be responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of yourself and all personnel in the department
• Minimize extruded product scrap
• Maintain a clean and tidy workplace and good housekeeping within the department (5S)
• Measure and record quality checks and monitor product quality throughout each shift
• Follow and understand operating procedures and setting sheets for extruded products
• Notify the Supervisor of any machine breakdowns or breaches of safety during the production process
• Inform the Production Manager immediately of any breaches of the works rules
• Adhere to all Health and Safety procedures and requirements
• Maintain controls and documentation procedures

In addition to your primary role, you may occasionally be required to support or be seconded to other areas of the business. From time to time, you may also take on additional duties such as:

• First Aid Monitor
• Crane Operator/Driver
• Fork truck Driver (Multi-directional)
• Fork truck Driver Trainer
• Internal Auditor
• Fire Marshall
• Health and Safety Monitor

Full training will be provided for any additional duties assigned, which will become part of your contracted work routine once fully trained.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferable
• A clear understanding of extrusion equipment and methodology
• Ability to run an extrusion line
• Ability to work in a team
• Relevant technical abilities
• Good understanding of mechanical applications
• Basic understanding of electronic control equipment

Qualifications

• NVQ in Manufacturing would be an advantage
• 5 GCSEs, including maths, would be an advantage
• IT qualification in Microsoft Word and Excel (not essential but would be an advantage)
• Fork truck licence (full training can be given)

Skills

• Good communication skills
• Manual dexterity
• Accurate and methodical
• Good at problem-solving

Attitude

• Adaptable
• Enthusiastic
• Conscientious
• Helpful
• Polite

Pay

£11.50 – £14.50 per hour (£27,309 - £34,420 per annum). Overtime and night shift work are paid at an enhanced rate.

Schedule

Your normal working days and hours are Monday to Thursday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. You will be entitled to a 30-minute unpaid lunch break and two 10-minute tea breaks Monday to Thursday, and a 15-minute break on Friday. Breaks are to be taken at times to suit operational requirements.

The normal hours include 39 hours at the basic rate plus 5 hours of overtime at 1.33 times the basic rate (1 hour each day), totaling 44 hours per week. The company may require a reasonable amount of additional overtime depending on business needs.

Benefits

• 25 days' paid annual leave plus public holidays (currently 8 days)