Extrusion Setter/ Operator

Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our brands, suppliers, employees, customers, partners, and communities are building better together – a future focused on empowering our customers while we power and protect the world.

Atkore is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical, mechanical, and safety infrastructure solutions. With approximately 3,900 employees and 65 manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, we manufacture electrical conduit, cable management systems, armoured cable, metal framing, and security products and solutions.

Who we are looking for:

Unistrut is looking for an experienced Extrusion Setter Operator to support our continued growth.

What you’ll do:

Set up and operate extrusion machines to produce Various plastic products according to specifications.
Monitor the production process, adjusting as necessary to ensure quality and efficiency.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with the extrusion equipment.
Perform routine maintenance on the machines to keep them in optimal working condition.
Inspect finished products for defects and ensure they meet quality standards.
Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area.
Ensure scrap and non-conforming products are kept to a minimum and disposed of correctly.

What you bring:

Previous experience working on extrusion machines. Profile or conduit-tubes.
Familiarity with logic controllers and tooling used in extrusion operations, training provided if need be.
Ability to assemble.
Mechanical knowledge to understand the operation of extrusion equipment.
Able to work as part of a team and as an individual.
To be able to read technical drawings.
Ability to comply with and promote Atkore’s ATIRE and SQDC values

What you will strive to accomplish in this role:

S -Zero Harm to yourself or your colleagues
Q – Zero defective raw materials accepted into the premises
D- All offloading of raw materials achieved in a timely manner
C- Zero downtime for machines allocated to material waiting time

Hours of work:

39 hours per week, working a 2 week rotating shift pattern

Week 1 & 2: Monday - Wednesday 6am - 6pm & Thursday 6am - 12pm

Week 3 & 4: Monday - Wednesday 6pm - 6am

Salary:

£14 per hour, plus 22% shift allowance for rotating shifts/ 25% shift allowance for night shifts.

Benefits:

25 days annual leave
Festive shutdown at Christmas
Companywide bonus scheme
Service and recognition awards
Training and development opportunities
Company Pension
Life Assurance 4x salary
Discounted Gym Membership
Enhanced family friendly policies
Free annual flu vaccination vouchers
Employee assistance programme
Cash health plan
Free home cyber security training
Cycle to work scheme.
Free onsite parking

We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Atkore is committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviours, all in a way that’s consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavour to move us forward.

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About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .