Smith Bullough was formed as a result of the 1995 merger between two of the UK’s oldest and most established fastener manufacturing companies – Bullough Fasteners and Thomas Smith & Sons (Atherton). With each having more than 150 years experience in the manufacture and distribution of industrial fasteners, the merger brings together an unrivalled amount of experience in fastener sales, manufacture and quality management

The company is a major manufacturing facility within the UK fastener industry, operating at the leading edge of technology. Our products are sold worldwide

Trainee Technician Setter in a busy integrated manufacturing facility.

• The Apprentice will be taught all aspects of the process including tool design and selection, machine operating procedures and it’s maintenance requirements.
• The Apprentice will be trained in Health & Safety and Quality systems.
• Lean manufacturing kaizen and 5 S principles are followed and will be taught.
• The Apprentice will be taught to set and operate machines to taper, shape and form metal parts.
• This is an exciting opportunity for a capable candidate with a desire to work in an exciting manufacturing environment.
• Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or parts

A normal day would include:
• Read and interpret drawings to ensure accurate production and operational requirements, developing to
• Measure and inspect machined components to ensure conformance to product specifications.
• Fabricating and constructing metal components.
• Understand Health and Safety procedures and apply to their working environment
• Learn how to use measuring tools (electronic and manual) to take precise measurements, using both imperial and metric measurements
• Select appropriate tools and settings for a given task.
• Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment.
• Maintains a safe and clean workstation.
• Complete regular maintenance on machinery
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed. Eventually working independently and part of the Garton team


What you could go on to do:
• Career development opportunities are available to Apprentices who successfully complete the apprenticeship training program, who have gained valuable experience and have the drive, determination and intellect to progress in the Company. Senior setter position are available or to transfer to other sections within the business.

How you will be supported:
• Structured job training on the various tasks outlined in the vacancy description.
• Mentored by the Section Leader and other Business Managers as required.

• Hardworking
• Keen and willing to learn
• Punctual
• Reliable

GCSE Maths and English 9-4

• All PPE including work boots will be provided
• 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Parking is available on site
• Early finish on a Friday