Cold Forging Technician

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is seeking a Cold Forging Technician in Aylesford. This full-time role involves scheduling and monitoring production runs, performing tool settings, and maintaining high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will have experience with cold forging machinery and work well in a production team. The position offers competitive salary, bonus scheme, healthcare benefits, and a chance to contribute to innovative manufacturing processes.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Free food provisions

Private healthcare

Pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in toolmaking or CNC machining is essential.
• Knowledge of cold forging machinery, including headers and thread rollers, is required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a production-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, load and monitor production runs.
• Perform tool setting and changeover for production.
• Conduct first-line maintenance on machinery.
• Maintain stock levels for production materials.
• Ensure equipment uptime through preventative care.
• Achieve production KPIs and quality targets.

Skills

Toolmaking experience

CNC machining knowledge

Cold forging machinery knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Cold Forging Technician
Location: Aylesford

Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits: Bonus scheme, free food provisions, private healthcare, pension, cycle-to-work scheme

Join a leading UK manufacturer of high-performance fastening solutions at the forefront of British engineering innovation.

Why join our client

Our client is proudly investing in state-of-the-art British manufacturing, with a newly established, automated production facility located in Aylesford. With a strong focus on innovation, engineering excellence and career development, this is your chance to be part of a dynamic and growing team during an exciting period of expansion.

Working hours

Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm (1-hour unpaid break) - 40 hours per week

Key responsibilities

• Schedule, load and monitor production runs on the fastener cell
• Perform tool setting/changeover for each production run
• Conduct first-line maintenance and address initial technical issues
• Maintain stock levels for lubricants, tooling and materials
• Ensure equipment uptime and efficiency through preventative care
• Achieve production KPIs and quality targets
• Work within health & safety and LEAN principles
• Contribute to team meetings (SQDIP) and improvement projects
• Maintain a clean, organised working environment
• Provide support to others in-house production tasks when required

About you

• You'll have experience in toolmaking or CNC machining and possess working knowledge of cold forging machinery, such as headers, thread rollers and induction heating systems.
• You'll take pride in your technical ability, be driven to uphold the highest quality standards and enjoy working collaboratively in a production-focused team environment.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on technical role and who wants to play a key part in shaping the future of UK manufacturing.

Apply now with your CV and a supporting statement to be considered.

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