3-Shift Machine Setter Operator (Precision)

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Hellaby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Lean Academy access

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Machine Setter Operator to manage a range of production machines across days, afternoons and night shifts. You will handle changeovers, machine settings and quality checks to ensure parts meet the required standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining KPI targets, performing asset care checks, and supporting continuous improvement activities. Training is provided with potential progression across shifts and teams.

Qualifications

• Must have setting and fault-finding experience.
• Experience with measurement tools and quality checks.
• Lean improvements and continuous improvement experience.
• Ability to operate with minimum supervision.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and use of hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Set and condition jobs; adjust machines to remedy quality issues.
• Work on own initiative in absence of technicians while following RA/SOPs.
• Maintain department KPI targets: 5S, scrap reduction, inventory, safety and productivity.
• Perform daily/weekly asset care checks and record maintenance.
• Record scrap accurately and conduct safety and quality checks.
• Assist with tooling and equipment maintenance; perform minor repairs as needed.
• Support production targets and shifts, including weekend coverage when required.

Skills

Setting & fault-finding

Measuring equipment

Lean manufacturing

Mechanical aptitude

Own initiative

Education

Mechanical engineering apprenticeship

Forklift licence (preferred)

Tools

Forklift truck

Overhead cranes

Grinders

CNC machines

Press

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Machine Setter Operator to manage a range of production machines across days, afternoons and night shifts. You will handle changeovers, machine settings and quality checks to ensure parts meet the required standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining KPI targets, performing asset care checks, and supporting continuous improvement activities. Training is provided with potential progression across shifts and teams.