Manufacturing Technician II
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LocationWarrington, Cheshire, England
Work modeon-site
SeniorityMid
Experience2–3 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 19, 2026 · 2w ago
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Set and operate a range of heading machines within the department, including SacmaSP160, Sacma SP260, Wafio, Malmedie H530, Kieserling and Salvi 243
Carry out machine set-ups and changeovers across different product types, diameters, lengths, and materials
Adjust tooling, machine alignment, and pressure feed settings to achieve correct product form, dimensional accuracy, and stable machine performance
Monitor machine operation during production runs and make corrections as required to maintain output and quality standards
Identify tooling issues, machine faults, and process variation quickly, and take appropriate action to minimize downtime and scrap
Read and interpret engineering drawings, feature charts, and inspection requirements to ensure products are manufactured to specification
Complete in-process inspection checks using appropriate measuring equipment and ensure all results meet defined quality requirements
Use mechanical measuring equipment including shadow graphs, micrometers, gauges and verniers
Always maintain safe working practices and good housekeeping standards in the work area
Work with a high degree of self-management, taking ownership of machine performance, product quality, and daily output
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience within a manufacturing environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to interpret engineering drawings
Good understanding of tooling, alignment, feed settings, and machine adjustment and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet targets
Basic Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and quality control systems
About the role
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Heading Setter to join our manufacturing team. You will be responsible for setting and operating heading machines, producing high-quality components, and supporting safe, efficient production to meet business targets.
Key accountabilities…
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Set and operate a range of heading machines within the department, including SacmaSP160, Sacma SP260, Wafio, Malmedie H530, Kieserling and Salvi 243.
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Carry out machine set-ups and changeovers across different product types, diameters, lengths, and materials.
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Adjust tooling, machine alignment, and pressure feed settings to achieve correct product form, dimensional accuracy, and stable machine performance.
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Monitor machine operation during production runs and make corrections as required to maintain output and quality standards. Identify tooling issues, machine faults, and process variation quickly, and take appropriate action to minimize downtime and scrap.
•
Read and interpret engineering drawings, feature charts, and inspection requirements to ensure products are manufactured to specification.
•
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Complete in-process inspection checks using appropriate measuring equipment and ensure all results meet defined quality requirements.
•
Use mechanical measuring equipment including shadow graphs, micrometers, gauges and verniers.
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Always maintain safe working practices and good housekeeping standards in the work area. Work with a high degree of self-management, taking ownership of machine performance, product quality, and daily output.
Knowledge, experience and qualifications…
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Minimum of 2-3 years of experience within a manufacturing environment
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
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Basic Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and quality control systems.
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Good understanding of tooling, alignment, feed settings, and machine adjustment and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet targets.
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn’t stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
Global Benefits & Perks
You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
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