Technical Setter

First Military Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Technical Setter to operate CNC presses and enhance production processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and excellent problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include ensuring quality output, participating in continuous improvements, and collaborating within a manufacturing team, with opportunities for overtime and a company pension.

Benefits

Company pension

20 days holiday + Public holidays

5 additional emergency days

Company profit-related pay scheme

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Experience in modern manufacturing environments.
• Ability to follow instructions methodically.
• Experience with sheet metal processing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC perforating presses.
• Drive continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with engineering team for optimal production routes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Measuring equipment

Technical drawings

Job description

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We are currently recruiting for a Technical Setter to set and operate perforating and CNC presses to produce high quality perforated metal and plastic components.

Ideally, we are looking for a candidate who has experience of working within a modern manufacturing environment, with a strong track record for process improvement and technical solutions.

We are looking for a candidate who holds good analytical and organisational skills, including problem solving tools and techniques. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to influence all levels.

Experience of materials and sheet metal processing is advantageous, but the induction will include training on the company’s manufacturing processes.

This role gives you opportunity to play a major part in an autonomous manufacturing team.

Specific Accountabilities:

• To set and operate CNC perforating presses.
• To work on continuous improvement projects to drive productivity, quality, and process improvements.
• Work as a key member within the engineering team to determine optimal production routes for products to optimise cost, achievable quality/tolerances and lead time and supply information to sales for quotation purposes.
• To produce quality parts at output targets
• To carry out checks in line with ISO 9001:2015 procedures
• To support the engineering team in investigating production defects and contributing to the root cause and corrective action implementation to resolve production and product issues.
• Ensure quality standards are met and high standards of housekeeping are maintained.
• To drive a continual improvement culture within the team
• Attend other meetings and generate ideas for improvements.
• To work as part of team
• Ensure the health, safety and welfare of self and others at all times.

Measurements:

• Press running efficiency.
• Scrap %
• Sets to SMED %
• Development in production capabilities
• Manufacturing with a mechanical background
• Numerate and literate
• Able to read technical drawings
• Able to use measuring equipment (micrometres/verniers)
• PC literate
• Experience of manufacturing best practice (SMED, 5S etc)
• Experience of sheet metal processing and material properties (primarily steels)
• Power press regulations certificate
• Internal auditing to ISO9001:2015

Personal Attributes:

• Able to provide clear and concise information at all levels
• To be able to clearly follow instructions and work in a methodical manner
• Superb attention to detail and good concentration skills
• Self-motivated, quick to learn and able to multitask
• Good analytical skills (fault finding)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to express ideas, share technical information
• Team player
• Lead by example
• Encourages new ideas, listens, and evaluates and provide fair and consistent feedback.
• Company pension
• 20 days holiday + Public after first year 5 additional emergency days
• Company profit related pay scheme
• Overtime available when workload requires