Senior Setter

Recruiter:

Carlysle Human Capital

Job Ref:

GTG001811/DL

Date posted:

Friday, January 16, 2026

Location:

Somerset West, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Urgently recruiting for a Senior Setter must have Press-Tooling background.

POSITION INFO:

Education:

Grade 12.
Red Seal Toolmaker.

Responsibilities:

Set and program machinery (where applicable) in preparation for production within the Second Operations section.
Ensure firstâtimeâright setups, stable production, and adherence to engineering targets and quality specifications.
Train and support operators, including IMDS checks and standardized work.

Production Setup & Operation
- Collect component layouts upon receipt of Production loading and verify all documentation is current.
- Set up and troubleshoot specialized gear cutting machinery and other second operations equipment.
- Set machines according to layout and component specification, ensuring firstâoff approval before batch production.
- Keep setâup scrap to a minimum and ensure it is clearly segregated from production components.

Tooling, Equipment & Maintenance
- Manufacture, assemble, and maintain singleâfunction tooling including press, basic milling fixtures pneumatic tooling, and purpose-built tooling.
- Maintain and adjust older mechanical equipment—requiring a deep understanding of mechanical movements and behaviours under load.
- Perform root cause checks and corrective adjustments on machines and tooling to stabilize process capability.
- Conduct basic maintenance and elevate more serious maintenance issues to the Team Leader or relevant department timeously.
- Ensure all tools and Gear Hob sets are labelled and stored correctly; proactively request/order relevant tools or parts.

Quality, Gauging & Documentation
- Collect all relevant gauges from the gauge room as per IMDS requirements and ensure calibration status is valid.
- Read, understand, and apply information from technical manuals and machine documentation.
- Submit firstâoff samples to inspection and act on feedback promptly.
- Identify outâofâspec trends and implement remedial actions (adjustments, tool maintenance, parameter optimization).
- Uphold high accuracy and consistent attention to detail throughout production runs.

Identify outâofâspec trends and implement remedial actions (adjustments, tool maintenance, parameter optimization).
Uphold high accuracy and consistent attention to detail throughout production runs.

Safety, Housekeeping & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure operational areas are safe and hazardâfree; always uphold safe working practices.
- Maintain high housekeeping standards (5S) and participate in safety audits.
- Support continuous improvement in tooling, setups, cycle times, changeovers, and workflow; contribute to standardization of best practices.
- Transfer knowledge and support less experienced operators through structured training and coaching.

Communication & Collaboration
- Communicate effectively with Team Leader and operators regarding status, issues, and improvement opportunities.
- Provide clear updates on setups, firstâoff results, deviations, and corrective actions.

Experience:

10+ years in toolmaking or precision machining (strong handsâon background required).
Previous experience in a highâvolume precision mechanical engineering environment.
Proven ability to set up and problemâsolve within a production environment.
Demonstrated capability working with older mechanical gear cutting machines and understanding machine behaviour under load.
Competence in milling machines, presses, pneumatic tooling, and hydraulic tools.
Ability to learn new systems, interpret manuals, and adopt new methods.
Programming knowledge (where applicable) and strong setting knowledge.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision and deliver reliable, repeatable output.

CV's van be sent to lehandre @ carlysle . co . za

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Senior Setter
Location: Somerset West
Salary: Monthly
Urgently recruiting for a senior setter must have Press-Tooling background.
Today

SENIOR SETTER
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Today

Architect or Senior Architectural Technician - CPT
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Monthly
Our client is seeking an Architect or a senior Architectural Technician.
Today

Senior Software Developer
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Our client, situated in Durbanville, is looking for a senior Software Developer to join their company.
Today

Senior Marine Geotechnical Engineer
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 1 200 000
Join a specialist engineering team shaping the future of marine infrastructure in Africa and beyond.
Today

Senior Marine Structures Engineer
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 1 200 000
Join a specialist engineering team shaping the future of marine infrastructure in Africa and beyond.
Today

Senior Accountant
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Today

Senior Python Developer (Django) (CPT Hybrid)
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Today

Senior IT Technician
Location: Parow
Salary:
Today

Senior Java Developer
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Today