Diamond Setter

At Saint-Gobain Abrasives we are looking for a Diamond Setter to join our Setting, Filling and Plating team, helping to deliver high-quality, precision-engineered rotary dresser products used in advanced manufacturing applications.

This role plays a key part in ensuring products are produced safely, accurately and in line with strict engineering tolerances, supporting both customer requirements and standards. You will be working in a highly skilled production environment where attention to detail and craftsmanship are essential.

This role sits within a specialist production team focused on plating, filling and diamond setting processes. You’ll be part of a hands-on team that takes pride in precision engineering, continuous improvement and delivering quality products on time. The role offers the opportunity to develop technical expertise, work with advanced manufacturing processes, and contribute directly to operational excellence.

Saint-Gobain Abrasives is part of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland, a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction. Our Abrasives business develops and manufactures innovative grinding, cutting, finishing and precision-engineered solutions that support customers across a wide range of industrial sectors. With a strong focus on innovation, quality and continuous improvement, we play a key role in delivering products that help our customers achieve outstanding performance.

This is a permanent role working Monday to Thursday 7:30am – 4:00pm - Friday 7:30am – 12:30pm and following successful completion of probation, you'll also benefit from our flexible working hours policy, allowing you to work your 8 hours shift between the hours of 6am and 6pm.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in a precision engineering, manufacturing or tool-setting environment, ideally involving diamond setting or similar fine-detail assembly work
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications
• High attention to detail with a commitment to producing work within tight tolerances
• Good understanding of measurement tools and self-inspection techniques
• Ability to work as part of a team and support continuous improvement in a production environment

What you will be doing:

• Setting diamond into rotary dresser products using specified patterns and methods to engineering drawings
• Carrying out self-inspection and precision measurements throughout the manufacturing process to ensure tight tolerances are met
• Preparing, handling and controlling diamond and associated materials used in the setting process
• Supporting plating and filling operations when required, ensuring smooth production flow across the cell
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work area while contributing to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities

Is Saint-Gobain an inclusive employer?

Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of ‘Making the World a Better Home’. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.