Metal Machining Setters and Setter-Operators
6AI USED FOR6%moving to51%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£20,000 - £25,000
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
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Metal Machining Setters and Setter-Operators
Metal machining setters and setter-operators play a crucial role in the manufacturing industry, ensuring precision and efficiency in the production of metal components. Their expertise not only drives productivity but also maintains the high standards required for global competitiveness in engineering and manufacturing sectors.
AI can do very little of this work today
Hands-on work, caring for people and dealing with the real world are among the hardest things to automate, and this job leans on them. We have not yet formally classified its moat, so we make no claim either way, but the exposure score speaks for itself.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Machining SetterAs a Junior Machining Setter, you will assist in setting up machines and learning the basics of machining processes under the guidance of experienced operators.£20,000 - £25,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Machining Setter-OperatorIn this role, you will independently set up and operate machines, troubleshoot issues, and ensure production quality while mentoring junior staff.£30,000 - £40,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Machining Setter-OperatorAs a Senior Machining Setter-Operator, you will lead projects, optimise machining processes, and oversee a team of operators, ensuring high standards of production.£50,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is an apprenticeship route into this career. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.