CNC Tools Setter – Telford, New Plant, Career Growth

Rheinmetall; Telford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Plan

Employer pension contribution up to 6%

Free on-site car park

Career development opportunities

Excellent Training Opportunities

Job summary

Rheinmetall is launching a new production site in Telford for large calibre barrels. We are seeking a skilled Tool Setter to build, preset and inspect tooling, read drawings, support CNC operators, and drive quality in a high‑precision environment.

You will work across SAP/Exapt and Zoller systems, manage tooling records, participate in 5S, and collaborate with maintenance, production and work preparation to enable continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience as Tool Setter on CNC machines
• Experience assembling and measuring tools (Zoller preferred)
• Ability to read specifications, technical drawings, work instructions and test procedures
• Enjoy working with various IT systems (Exapt, Zoller, SAP) and have knowledge of standard office applications
• Knowledge of cutting tool geometry, feeds and speeds
• Willingness to work in a multi-shift-pattern
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, as part of a Team, or individually
• Motivated and disciplined with an excellent work ethic, technical aptitude, continuous improvement mind-set and attention to detail
• Motivated to set up a new production for large calibre weapons systems in the UK (Telford)

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble tooling from engineering drawings, setup sheets and BOMs.
• Preset tooling using Zoller pre-setters and verify tool length, diameter and offsets.
• Inspect tooling for wear, damage and runout using precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain standard tooling assemblies and tool identification systems.
• Manage tooling inventory in KARDEX-Shuttles, ordering, goods receipt and stock accuracy.
• Maintain tooling records in SAP/Exapt and update tooling databases.
• Modify tooling by grinding, milling or minor fitting where required.
• Support CNC operators during machine setup and first-off production.
• Troubleshoot tooling issues and recommend improvements to increase tool life and productivity.
• Work closely with Work preparation, Maintenance and Production to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards
• Comply with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.

Skills

Tool setter experience

CNC turning & milling

Reading drawings

Team player multi-shift

Tools

Zoller

Exapt

SAP

Job description

Rheinmetall is launching a new production site in Telford for large calibre barrels. We are seeking a skilled Tool Setter to build, preset and inspect tooling, read drawings, support CNC operators, and drive quality in a high‑precision environment.

You will work across SAP/Exapt and Zoller systems, manage tooling records, participate in 5S, and collaborate with maintenance, production and work preparation to enable continuous improvement.