Precision Heading Setter – Manufacturing Tech II

Stanley Black & Decker; Cranage; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker in Cranage, United Kingdom, seeks a meticulous Heading Setter to join our manufacturing team. You will set and operate a range of heading machines, perform tool changes, read engineering drawings and ensure products meet specification and quality standards.

You’ll work with self-management, maintain safety and housekeeping, and contribute to meeting daily output targets while minimizing downtime. Experience in manufacturing and good problem-solving skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Basic Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and quality control systems.
• Good understanding of tooling, alignment, feed settings, and machine adjustment and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate a range of heading machines within the department, including Sacma SP160, Sacma SP260, Wafio, Malmedie H530, Kieserling and Salvi 243.
• Carry out machine set-ups and changeovers across different product types, diameters, lengths, and materials.
• Adjust tooling, machine alignment, and pressure feed settings to achieve correct product form, dimensional accuracy, and stable machine performance.
• Monitor machine operation during production runs and make corrections as required to maintain output and quality standards. Identify tooling issues, machine faults, and process variation quickly, and take appropriate action to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, feature charts, and inspection requirements to ensure products are manufactured to specification.
• Complete in-process inspection checks using appropriate measuring equipment and ensure all results meet defined quality requirements.
• Use mechanical measuring equipment including shadow graphs, micrometers, gauges and verniers.
• Always maintain safe working practices and good housekeeping standards in the work area. Work with a high degree of self-management, taking ownership of machine performance, product quality, and daily output.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Interpret engineering drawings

Lean manufacturing

Tooling & machine setup

Quality control

Tools

Shadow graphs

Micrometers

Gauges

Verniers

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker in Cranage, United Kingdom, seeks a meticulous Heading Setter to join our manufacturing team. You will set and operate a range of heading machines, perform tool changes, read engineering drawings and ensure products meet specification and quality standards.

You’ll work with self-management, maintain safety and housekeeping, and contribute to meeting daily output targets while minimizing downtime. Experience in manufacturing and good problem-solving skills are required.