Tool Setter

HR GO Recruitment; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a Tool Setter for a precision CNC shop in Hertfordshire. You will set tooling for CNC milling machines and build tooling in holders, ensuring precise setups and on-time tool delivery.

Join a modern, quality-first workshop supporting Aerospace, Defence and Motorsport. A permanent role with excellent prospects awaits; UK Right to Work is a must.

Qualifications

• Background in CNC milling / mechanical / assembly.
• Good understanding of cutters, drills, insert tools, etc.
• Excellent timekeeping and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set tooling for CNC milling machines using tool setting sheets.
• Build tools in holders (cutters, drills, insert tooling, etc.).
• Break down tooling promptly at job completion.
• Keep the tool setting area clean, tidy and organised.
• Maintain tool holders so they're clean and in good working order.
• Self-manage workload to ensure tools reach machines on time.
• Order tooling and consumables as required.
• Maintain vices and other workshop equipment.

Skills

CNC milling

Mechanical assembly

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Cutters

Drills

Insert tooling

Tool holders

Job description

Tool Setter - Precision CNC (Hertfordshire)

Love a spotless toolroom and perfect set-ups? This one's for you.

work for this excellent precision CNC manufacturing business supporting Aerospace, Defence and Motorsport. You'll be joining a modern, clinical workshop with state-of-the-art machines and a quality-first culture.

What you'll be doing:

• Set tooling for CNC milling machines using tool setting sheets
• Build tools in holders (cutters, drills, insert tooling, etc.)
• Break down tooling promptly at job completion
• Keep the tool setting area clean, tidy and organised
• Maintain tool holders so they're clean and in good working order
• Self-manage workload to ensure tools reach machines on time
• Order tooling and consumables as required
• Maintain vices and other workshop equipment

What we're looking for:

• Background in CNC milling / mechanical / assembly
• Good understanding of cutters, drills, insert tools, etc.
• Excellent timekeeping and strong attention to detail

This is a permanent job with excellent prospects. You must have current UK Right to Work to be considered.