Machine Setter

Hobson Craig; Redditch; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision components manufacturer in Redditch is seeking a machine setter to join their team. You will be responsible for the setting and operation of metal forming and slitting machines, conducting quality checks, and supporting production activities. Ideal candidates will have prior machine operating experience with metals and a high mechanical understanding. The role offers a friendly working environment and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Modern working environment

Onsite parking

Social company events

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in operating metal forming machines and slitting machines is essential.
• Experience in the metal industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operation of metal forming machines and slitting machines.
• Conducting quality checks to ensure specifications are met.
• Calculating metal strip lengths for machining.
• Supporting other production activities.

Skills

Previous machine operating experience with metals

High mechanical understanding

Able to work to very tight tolerances

Calm and methodical approach

Willing to train on other machinery when required

Able to work within a team

Job description

The company are an established and leading manufacturer of precision components and stampings. Pertemps are working on their behalf to recruit a machine setter for their operations in Redditch.

Salary ­£27,000 to £29,500 per annum.

The role is days (Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm Friday 8am to 3pm).

Main Responsibilities

• To carry out setting and operation of metal forming machines and slitting machines.
• Quality checks are carried out comprehensively to ensure that parts produced match required specification.
• Calculation of metal strip lengths to be used in the machining process.
• Supporting of any other production activities.

Skills And Experience Required

• Previous machine operating experience with metals.
• Metal industry experience would be an advantage.
• High mechanical understanding.
• Able to work to very tight tolerances.
• Calm and methodical approach.
• Willing to train on other machinery when required.
• Able to work within a team.

The company offers a modern, friendly working environment, onsite parking, social company events and progression opportunities.

The company are based in the Redditch area so is commutable from Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Solihull, Studley, Alcester, Droitwich.

The role is being advertised on behalf of Pertemps who operate as a recruitment agency.