Machine Tool Setter

The Staffing Network; Dudley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Toolsetter to join a manufacturer of construction components in Dudley. This role demands a minimum of 5 years of tool setting experience, ideally with progression machines. Responsibilities include setting tooling inline with production and assisting supervisors. A competitive hourly rate of £17.12 is offered, along with the expectation of ROSPA training and relevant FLT licences. The position requires working hours between 07:00am and 19:00pm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of previous tool setting experience ideally on progression machines.
• Must be ROSPA trained and hold current Counterbalance FLT licence.
• Reach FLT and Crane licence are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set and change progression tooling inline with production requirements.
• Assist supervisor in shift organisation and take the lead when required.
• Ensure proper shift handover to other setter and relay any quality issues.
• Help supervision by making tool and coil changes.
• Perform inspection and test duties.
• Inform tool-room of any tooling defects via handover.
• Segregate defective product and associated wide coil.
• Proactively coil feed and make product size and tool changes.

Skills

Tool setting experience

ROSPA trained

Counterbalance FLT licence

Tools

Progression machines

Reach FLT

Crane

Job description

Our client is a leading manufacturer of construction components and fittings within the UK. Due to continual growth they are looking to recruit an experienced Toolsetter to work between its facilities in the Dudley & Worcester areas.

Responsibilities

• Setting and changing progression tooling inline with production requirements.
• Assist supervisor in shift organisation and take the lead when required.
• Ensure proper shift handover to other setter and relay any quality issues.
• Help supervision by making tool and coil changes.
• Perform inspection and test duties.
• Ensure tool-room is informed of any tooling defects via handover.
• Ensure any defective product and associated wide coil are segregated and kept away from free issue stock.
• To proactively coil feed, make product size and tool changes inline with production requirements.

Qualifications

Applicants must have minimum 5 years previous tool setting experience ideally on progression machines, be ROSPA trained and hold current Counterbalance FLT licence. A Reach FLT and Crane licence would be a big advantage.

Working Hours

Hours of work will be days between 07:00am and 19:00pm

Salary

Starting hourly rate will be £17.12 per hour