CNC Machine Setter/Spring Maker at Airedale Springs

CNC Machine Setter

📍Haworth, Keighley | 🕒 Full-time

Airedale Springs is looking for a skilled CNC Machine Setter to join their team. If you’re passionate about precision engineering and committed to delivering high-quality work, they’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As a CNC Machine Setter, you will play a key role in ensuring efficient production, high-quality output, and on-time delivery. You’ll be responsible for setting up CNC Spring Making machines, maintaining production flow, and supporting continuous improvement across the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities Machine Setup & Operation

• Set up CNC machines in line with specifications and quality standards

• Install tooling and write/load and verify CNC programs

• Work closely with Production Planning and Sales to meet delivery targets

• Communicate delays or non-conformance issues proactively

Quality Assurance

• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections using appropriate equipment

• Ensure all components meet required tolerances and specifications

• Maintain accurate production and inspection records

• Support corrective actions when quality issues arise

Production Monitoring & Improvement

• Monitor machine performance and optimise output

• Identify opportunities to improve setup times and efficiency

• Collaborate with colleagues to resolve technical challenges

Health & Safety

• Follow all Health & Safety procedures at all times

• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment

• Use appropriate PPE in line with risk assessments

Maintenance & Support

• Perform planned preventative maintenance

• Respond quickly to breakdowns and support repairs

• Provide guidance to operators and apprentices

• Assist with training apprentice machine setters

About You

• Proven experience in a CNC machining or manufacturing environment

• Strong hands-on ability to set up and operate CNC machines, including installing tooling and loading/verifying CNC programs

• Experienced in interpreting technical engineering drawings

• A team player with strong communication skills

• Well-organised and able to work to deadlines under pressure

• Proactive, self-motivated, and solution-focused

• Committed to quality and health & safety standards

• Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills

• located in commutable distance to Haworth, England, United Kingdom

Desirable:

Experience in spring manufacturing

Why Join Airedale Springs?

• Join a skilled, supportive team

• Opportunities to drive improvements and develop your skills

• Contribute to a quality-focused manufacturing environment