Setter

Key Responsibilities

Machine Setup & Tooling

• Perform complete setup and changeover of cold forging machines for nut and bolt

production.

• Install, align, and adjust dies, punches, tooling, cut-off knives, and accessories.
• Ensure proper machine settings before production start-up.
• Carry out first-piece approval in coordination with the Quality team.

• Production Support
• • Achieve targeted production output with minimum rejection.
• • Monitor machine performance during production and make necessary process
• adjustments.
• • Troubleshoot tooling and machine-related issues to minimize downtime.
• • Support operators in maintaining stable production.

• Quality Control
• • Ensure products conform to drawing specifications and customer requirements.
• • Monitor critical dimensions using measuring instruments such as Vernier Caliper,
• Micrometer, Thread Gauges, Plug Gauges, Ring Gauges, etc.
• • Reduce rejection and improve process capability.
• • Maintain process parameters and quality records.

• Preventive Maintenance
• • Perform routine machine inspection and basic preventive maintenance.
• • Identify abnormal machine conditions and coordinate with the Maintenance team
• for corrective action.
• • Ensure proper lubrication and housekeeping around machines.

• Safety & Compliance
• • Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• • Maintain 5S standards in the work area.
• • Adhere to company policies, quality systems, and manufacturing standards.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of cold forging processes for nut and bolt manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in setting multi-station cold forging machines.
• Knowledge of dies, punches, tooling, and machine alignment.
• Understanding of raw materials used in fastener manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and process sheets.
• Familiarity with measuring instruments and quality inspection methods.
• Basic knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S will be an advantage.