Multi-Machine Mechanical Setter - Cold Forming & Press Ops

Morson Edge; Barthomley; 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, including cold forming and drawing operations.

Shifts vary with standard PAYE rates listed; a time-served apprenticeship and press experience are highly valued. This hands-on position offers training and development within a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship with metal forming or turning experience.
• Experience in a mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Experience setting and operating power presses; CNC background is a plus.
• Practical experience of machinery maintenance, fault-finding and repair.
• Press inspection training to perform PUWER safety checks.

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

Mechanical fault-finding

Press operation

Maintenance & repair

PUWER safety knowledge

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Power presses

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, including cold forming and drawing operations.

Shifts vary with standard PAYE rates listed; a time-served apprenticeship and press experience are highly valued. This hands-on position offers training and development within a busy manufacturing environment.