Machine Setter

Industrial Bakeware Company (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Bakeware Company (Pty) Ltd is seeking a hands-on Setter to join our manufacturing team in Cape Town. The role focuses on precise machine and component setup to ensure smooth production runs and high quality outputs.

You will document every setup, maintain detailed notes, and work with toolroom and draughtsmen to align CNC programs with practical setups. The job emphasizes safety, readiness, and continuous improvement to reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in machine setup.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with teams and work independently.
• Knowledge of CNC programs, tooling, and production processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Machine & Component Setup: complete setups per job specs and timelines; verify setup accuracy and functionality.
• Documentation & Repeatability: create and maintain detailed Setters Notes; record tooling adjustments and machine parameters.
• Collaboration & Problem-Solving: work with toolroom and production teams to resolve setup challenges; troubleshoot tooling or setup issues.
• Pre-Production Readiness: conduct checks to ensure setups meet quality and safety standards; perform trial runs.
• Continuous Improvement: identify ways to streamline setups and reduce setup times; suggest tooling/machine modifications and share knowledge.
• End-of-Production Procedures: return tools to locations after production; maintain and clean tools; initiate repair requests.

Skills

Machine setup

CNC programs

Tooling

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Are you a hands-on, detail-oriented professional with a passion for precision and efficiency? We are looking for a Setter to join our dynamic manufacturing team. This role is key to ensuring smooth, accurate, and efficient production runs.

Key Responsibilities:

Machine & Component Setup

• Complete all machine and component setups according to job specifications and timelines.
• Verify setup accuracy and functionality before production.
• Align, calibrate, and ensure all tooling and components operate correctly.

Documentation & Repeatability

• Create and maintain detailed Setters Notes for each job.
• Record step-by-step instructions, tooling adjustments, machine parameters, and critical observations.
• Use notes to enable faster, standardized setups and ensure consistent production quality.

Collaboration & Problem-Solving

• Work closely with the toolroom and production teams to resolve setup challenges.
• Troubleshoot tooling or setup issues proactively.
• Coordinate with draughtsmen to align drawings and CNC programs with practical setups.

Pre-Production Readiness

• Conduct thorough checks to ensure setups meet quality and safety standards.
• Perform trial runs to confirm production readiness.
• Ensure all components and tools are tested and operational to minimize downtime.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline setups and reduce setup times.
• Suggest modifications to tooling and machines to enhance efficiency.
• Participate in team training and share knowledge to strengthen technical expertise.

End-of-Production Procedures

• Return tools and components to designated locations after production.
• Maintain and clean tools, storing them with the last-off sample for reference.
• Initiate repair requests for tools showing wear or requiring updates.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in machine setup, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with teams and work independently.
• Knowledge of CNC programs, tooling, and production processes is advantageous.