PRESS SETTER
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13 to £15 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | Walsall, West Midlands, ws98eh |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JN -032026-19489_1773824381 |
Summary
Experienced Press Setter / Tool Setter & Operator
Location: Aldrdige
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
About the Company
We are a long‑established engineering and manufacturing business specialising in:
- Presswork
- Metal Spinning
- Fabrication & Finishing
- Toolmaking
- Working with a wide variety of materials including Aluminium, Steel, Stainless Steel, Inconel, and other exotic metals
With a reputation for precision, quality craftsmanship and technical capability, we are now seeking an Experienced Press Setter / Tool Setter & Operator to join our skilled team.
The Role
As a key member of the production team, you will be responsible for:
- Setting and operating Mechanical, Hydraulic, Double Action and Fly Presses
- Working with a wide range of press‑shop related machinery
- Ensuring accurate production in line with engineering drawings and specifications
- Conducting tool setting and ensuring correct tooling alignment and preparation
- Maintaining high-quality standards and efficient workflow
- Working independently and taking initiative within a busy press environment
- (Advantage) Using lathe machinery as part of supporting processes
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a highly skilled and reliable individual with:
✔ Proven experience in Press Setting / Tool Setting
✔ Strong understanding of press machinery and tooling processes
✔ Ability to read and work accurately from technical drawings
✔ Relevant industry certifications or training
✔ Professional, organised approach with strong attention to detail
✔ Ability to work efficiently under own initiative
✔ Additional experience on lathes is a strong advantage
What We Offer
- Competitive pay, fully negotiable based on experience
- A secure and long‑term position within a respected engineering company
- Opportunity to work with specialist materials and complex processes
- Supportive team environment with skilled colleagues
- Varied and interesting work across multiple disciplines
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.