CNC Spring Coiling setter / operator

STR Group Limited; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision manufacturing company in Lytham St Annes is seeking an experienced CNC Spring Coiling Setter/Operator. In this hands-on role, you will set up and operate CNC coiling machines, ensuring high-quality production of precision springs. The ideal candidate has experience in CNC machinery, strong technical skills, and a commitment to meeting production targets. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a 4-day working week with career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Understand daily machine maintenance and lubrication procedures.
• Excellent attitude, timekeeping, and commitment to production targets.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC coiling machines.
• Ensure components are produced to exact specifications.

Skills

Experience setting and operating CNC spring coiling machinery

Strong ability to read technical drawings

Attention to detail and quality control

Fluent in spoken English

Education

Completion of a Springmaking Apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Tools

Familiarity with Wafios CNC coiling machines

Digital measuring equipment

Job description

An established precision manufacturing business in Lancashire is seeking an experienced CNC Spring Coiling Setter/Operator to join its high-performing team. Operating in the automotive, industrial, and hydraulics sectors, the company is renowned for delivering exceptional quality and customer satisfaction to global clients.

The Role: As a CNC Spring Coiling Setter/Operator, you'll play a key role in the manufacturing of precision springs. This is a hands-on position where you'll independently set up and operate CNC coiling machines, ensuring components are produced to exact specifications.

What We're Looking For

• Experience setting and operating CNC spring coiling machinery in a fast-paced production environment
• Completion of a Springmaking Apprenticeship or equivalent industry experience
• Strong ability to read technical drawings and adhere to quality and production standards
• A solid understanding of daily machine maintenance and lubrication procedures
• High attention to detail and quality control
• Excellent attitude, timekeeping, and commitment to hitting production targets
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Fluent in spoken English

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with Wafios CNC coiling machines and compression spring production
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001 standards
• Experience using digital measuring equipment: digital calipers, micrometers, load testers
• Comfortable using production reporting systems to log data electronically

What's On Offer

• Competitive hourly rate: £17.85/hr - £20.00/hr (depending on experience)
• 4-day working week (Monday-Thursday, 39 hours)
• Overtime available on occasion
• Relocation or travel allowance may be offered for the right candidate
• Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contributions)
• Career progression opportunities
• 4 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Flexible hours for suitable candidates