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
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Machine Setup & Operation: Set up, adjust, and operate spring coiling, wire forming, and secondary finishing machinery according to engineering drawings and job specifications.
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Tooling & Tool Selection: Select, install, and align correct tooling, cams, feeds, and guides for specific production runs.
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Quality & First-Off Inspection: Conduct first-off inspections and routine quality checks using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, vernier calipers, shadowgraphs, load testers).
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Troubleshooting: Diagnose process faults, coil spring defects, and mechanical issues during production runs, adjusting machine settings accordingly.
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Material Management: Work with carbon spring steel, stainless steel, and specialty alloys; inspect raw wire stock for gauge and quality consistency.
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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
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Proven track record as a Spring Machine Setter, Coiler Operator, or Wire Forming Setter within precision engineering or manufacturing.
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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).
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Ability to read and accurately interpret technical engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications, and tolerances.
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Proficient in using manual measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, load gauges).
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Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality control.
Personal Attributes
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Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a close-knit shop-floor team.
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Strong problem-solving mindset for machine troubleshooting and tooling adjustments.
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Excellent punctuality and reliable work ethic.
Package & Benefits
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Salary: £15.50 - £18.50 per hour
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Hours: 32 hours per week (Mon–Thu, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM).
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Weekend: 3-day weekend every week.
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Work Environment: Clean, well-maintained production facility in Tipton with free on-site parking and good transport links across the West Midlands
