Pre Tool Setter

, Morson are recruiting for a Tool Pre-Setter on behalf of a prestigious motorsport team back in South Oxfordshire. This is initially a 6 month contract, likely to be long-term. Pay rates: 35.70 per hour Umbrella OR 26.00 per hour PAYE PLUS 3.91 holiday pay per hour (29.91) Hours: Tuesday to Friday 07:30 – 18:30 Main Duties: • Manage the booking in/out of cutter tooling, tool holders, ancillary components, and fixtures to ensure we have an efficient inventory control system that supports our commitment to 5S principles. • Check and validate used cutter tooling to maximise tool life with the key objective to reduce waste and cutter tooling spend. • Preparation of and signing off job packs aligned to production schedule with key objective to maximise spindle capacity. • Ensure department adherence to business-critical process data capture requirements across all Williams systems such as the Time Evaluation System (TES) and the Manufacturing Execution System (MESTEC). • Build and pre-set CNC spindle tool assemblies as per part specific Work Instructions. • Gather CNC spindle tool assemblies, Work Orders, workholding fixtures and material, and the part specific Work Instructions ready for production to meet the requirements of the business. • Deliver completed “Job Packs” to the correct machine tool/area using tool trolleys as supplied. • Disassemble CNC spindle tool assemblies after production. • Manage storage, building and pre-setting of spindle tool assemblies. • Manage ad-hoc special cutter tooling inventory. • Manage used cutter tooling and grading/discarding as required. • Monitor condition/quantities of CNC spindle tool holders and collets. • Track service requirements for driven tooling units. • Manage all workholding fixture inventory. Experience required: Experience in a fast-paced machining or manufacturing environment. Knowledge of cutter tooling, assemblies, and machining processes is beneficial. Self-motivated and able to work independently to tight deadlines. Strong time management and multitasking abilities. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Should this role be of interest, please apply or contact

Location: Wantage, South East, GB

Posted Date: 10/31/2025