Mechanical Machine Setter: Press & Forming Expert

Morson Group; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems, Radway Green, Alsager, is seeking a time-served Mechanical Machine Setter to join the Tube Vent department. The role involves setting, operating, maintaining and repairing production equipment across 40 machines in a fast-paced metal forming environment.

Training will be provided for PPE, PUWER safety checks and system processes. The position offers PAYE rates with multiple shifts and a potential permanent move.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship with metal forming or turning.
• Experience in a mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Experience setting and operating power presses; press experience preferred over CNC.
• Practical machinery maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• Press inspection training for PUWER safety checks.
• Ability to work across a range of equipment and adapt to production priorities.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate production machinery to meet quality, output and delivery targets.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, fault-finding and reactive mechanical repairs.
• Support production across 40 machines, including equipment used for cold forming and drawing operations.
• Maintain the safe condition of machinery, completing relevant checks and escalating safety concerns.
• Complete dynamic risk assessments for non-standard tasks and follow safe working procedures.
• Identify and resolve issues affecting safety, quality and production performance.
• Contribute to daily production meetings and continuous improvement activities.
• Support apprentices with their practical development and understanding of the equipment.

Skills

Time-served apprenticeship

Metal forming

Turning

Mechanical maintenance

Press operation

Press experience

PUWER safety checks

Adaptability to changing priorities

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

SuccessFactors

Job description

BAE Systems, Radway Green, Alsager, is seeking a time-served Mechanical Machine Setter to join the Tube Vent department. The role involves setting, operating, maintaining and repairing production equipment across 40 machines in a fast-paced metal forming environment.

Training will be provided for PPE, PUWER safety checks and system processes. The position offers PAYE rates with multiple shifts and a potential permanent move.