The Opportunity
We are recruiting an experienced Flexo Setter to join the manufacturing operation of an established industrial products business in West Bromwich.
This is a specialist machine-setting role involving the production of steel conduit from galvanised and stainless steel. You will be responsible for setting and operating Flexo machinery, maintaining product quality and ensuring production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
You will work across multiple machines, carry out regular quality checks and help keep production running smoothly by identifying and reporting any issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up Flexo machines to manufacture steel conduit ranging from 10mm to 63mm in diameter.
- Operate a minimum of four Flexo machines to the required quality and performance standards.
- Monitor product quality using appropriate gauges, measuring equipment and inspection tools.
- Load steel coils using quick-change coiling equipment and operate appropriate lifting equipment safely.
- Thread steel strip through forming rolls, straighteners and curve guides.
- Wind steel strip onto the mandrel to produce conduit to the required specifications.
- Collect finished conduit in machine drums and transfer products to the appropriate storage medium.
- Join conduit using welding equipment where required.
- Work towards a minimum 75% efficiency when running four Flexo machines.
- Monitor machine lubrication systems and replenish lubricant when necessary.
- Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
- Identify and report quality issues, machine faults and production problems.
- Maintain clean and organised work areas, ensuring machines and floors are kept safe.
- Follow all health and safety procedures and standard operating instructions.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and supervisors to meet production targets.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Previous experience setting Flexo machines.
- A good working knowledge of Flexo machinery and its operation.
- Experience manufacturing components to engineering drawings or defined specifications.
- The ability to carry out routine quality inspections using appropriate measuring equipment.
- A strong understanding of safe machine operation and manufacturing quality standards.
- Good attention to detail and a commitment to product quality.
- A proactive approach to production targets, housekeeping and health and safety.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience working with steel conduit, galvanised or stainless steel, welding equipment and lifting equipment would be particularly beneficial.
Working Hours
Shift arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.
Available patterns include:
- Early shift: 6:00am–2:00pm.
- Late shift: 2:00pm–10:00pm.
- Rotating shifts: Alternating between early and late shifts.
- Day shift: May be available by agreement.
Pay and Benefits
- Basic rate of £13.50 per hour, depending on experience.
- Additional 22% shift allowance for completing the rotating shift pattern, subject to applicable terms.
- Temporary-to-permanent opportunity.
- 25 days’ annual leave and additional company benefits on the applicable employment terms.
- Company pension and life assurance.
- Companywide bonus scheme, subject to eligibility.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Onsite parking.
If you have previous Flexo machine-setting experience and are looking for your next manufacturing opportunity, apply today for a confidential discussion.
