3-Shift Machine Setter: Quality & Growth Focus

Stanley Black & Decker; Hellaby; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Machine / Setter Operator for a 3-shift operation (days/afters/nights). You will operate multiple machines in manufacturing cells, perform changeovers, monitor quality, and work safely to meet the required standards.

You'll maintain department KPIs such as 5S, scrap reduction, and productivity, complete safety and quality checks, and support maintenance and tooling as needed. Flexibility for overtime and peak periods is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in Grinding, CNC, Press, and Heat Treatment environments.
• Setting & fault-finding experience essential.
• Some level of mechanical engineering apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines within manufacturing cells, including changeovers.
• Monitor machine condition and perform maintenance checks.
• Maintain safety and quality per RA/SOPs and standards.
• Keep KPIs (5S, scrap reduction, inventory, safety, productivity) on target.
• Record scrap, weights and shift logs accurately.
• Assist technicians and support tooling/maintenance when required.
• Be flexible for overtime and weekend/peak production.

Skills

Machine operation

Setting & fault-finding

Measurement with gauges

Quality inspection

Lean/continuous improvement

Shift flexibility

Education

Mechanical engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Forklift truck

Overhead cranes

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Machine / Setter Operator for a 3-shift operation (days/afters/nights). You will operate multiple machines in manufacturing cells, perform changeovers, monitor quality, and work safely to meet the required standards.

You'll maintain department KPIs such as 5S, scrap reduction, and productivity, complete safety and quality checks, and support maintenance and tooling as needed. Flexibility for overtime and peak periods is expected.