Machine Setter
| Posting date: | 07 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.21 to £13.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 September 2025 |
| Location: | Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL56UD |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -082025-7320_1754576135 |
Summary
The Best Connection are recruiting a Machine Setter for our client in Newton Aycliffe. Whether you're an experienced machine setter or someone ready to learn from scratch, we have a fantastic opportunity for you.
The role:
· Set up and adjust machines for production runs according to specifications.
· Load and unload materials and tooling.
· Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work orders.
· Conduct machine calibration and trial runs to ensure product quality.
· Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on machinery.
· Monitor machine performance and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.
· Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.
· Maintain accurate production and maintenance records.
· Collaborate with production supervisors and maintenance teams to optimize operations.
The candidate:
- A strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
- Previous machine setting experience (advantageous, not essential)
- Ability to follow production plans and work to targets
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Punctual and reliable
Hours & Pay Rates:
- £12.21ph - £13.00ph
- Monday to Thursday 08:00am - 16:30pm, Friday 08:00am - 16:00pm
- Benefits of working for The Best Connection include:
- Ongoing assignments
- Holiday accrual
- Pension provision
- Personal accident insurance
- On-line payslips
- Access to 'Perks at Work' temporary worker benefit scheme
Candidates will be invited to register online via our digital on boarding system.