Spring Machine Setter / Operator

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Tipton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: £15.50 - £18.50 per hour

32 hours per week (Mon–Thu)

3-day weekend every week

On-site parking

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Tipton, West Midlands, is hiring a Spring Machine Setter/Operator to join a precision manufacturing team. The role focuses on setting, operating, and maintaining spring coiling and wire forming machinery, delivering parts to exact tolerances within a 32-hour week schedule.

You will read engineering drawings, select tooling, perform first-off inspections with micrometers, and troubleshoot faults to minimise scrap.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating spring coiling and wire forming equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Proficient with precision measuring tools.
• Familiarity with 5S and basic maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate spring coiling, wire forming, and finishing machinery according to specs.
• Select, install, and align tooling, cams, feeds, and guides for production runs.
• Conduct first-off inspections using micrometers, verniers, shadowgraphs, and load testers.
• Troubleshoot process faults and adjust settings to maintain quality.
• Inspect raw wire stock and materials; maintain cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Spring machine setting

CNC spring coiling

Reading drawings

Measuring instruments

Tools

Wafios

Bennett

ITAYA

Job description

Job Title: Spring Machine Setter / Operator

Location: Tipton, West Midlands (Black Country)

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: 4-Day Week (Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) | 32-Hour Work Week / No Friday Working

An established precision spring and wire form manufacturer based in Tipton is seeking an experienced Spring Machine Setter / Operator to join their dedicated production team.

This role offers an exceptional work-life balance with a 4-day working schedule, giving you every Friday off while maintaining a core daytime shift structure. You will be responsible for setting, operating, and maintaining spring coiling and wire forming machinery, ensuring high-quality components are produced efficiently and to exacting tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Setup & Operation: Set up, adjust, and operate spring coiling, wire forming, and secondary finishing machinery according to engineering drawings and job specifications.
• Tooling & Tool Selection: Select, install, and align correct tooling, cams, feeds, and guides for specific production runs.
• Quality & First-Off Inspection: Conduct first-off inspections and routine quality checks using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, vernier calipers, shadowgraphs, load testers).
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose process faults, coil spring defects, and mechanical issues during production runs, adjusting machine settings accordingly.
• Material Management: Work with carbon spring steel, stainless steel, and specialty alloys; inspect raw wire stock for gauge and quality consistency.
• Continuous Improvement & Maintenance: Perform basic routine machine maintenance, keep work areas clean and safe (5S standards), and suggest process improvements to reduce scrap and setup times.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven track record as a Spring Machine Setter, Coiler Operator, or Wire Forming Setter within precision engineering or manufacturing.
• Hands‑on experience setting and operating automatic or CNC spring coiling / wire forming machines (e.g., Wafios, Bennett, ITAYA, or mechanical/cam‑driven spring machines).
• Ability to read and accurately interpret technical engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications, and tolerances.
• Proficient in using manual measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, load gauges).
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality control.

Personal Attributes

• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a close‑knit shop‑floor team.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset for machine troubleshooting and tooling adjustments.
• Excellent punctuality and reliable work ethic.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £15.50 - £18.50 per hour
• Hours: 32 hours per week (Mon–Thu, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM).
• Weekend: 3-day weekend every week.
• Work Environment: Clean, well‑maintained production facility in Tipton with free on‑site parking and good transport links across the West Midlands