Press Brake Setter – Night Shift

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £16.63 – £18.63 per hour including night shift allowance
Annual Equivalent: £34,580 – £38,740 per year
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Shift: Night Shift
Hours: 40 hours per week
Vacancies: 2

About the Role

Workforce are currently working with a well-established and growing engineering and manufacturing business in Nottingham to recruit 2 experienced Press Brake Setters to join their night-shift production team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Press Brake Setter who is confident setting and operating CNC press brake machinery and enjoys working within a busy fabrication environment.

You will be responsible for setting machines, selecting the correct tooling and producing high-quality folded components to engineering drawings and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC press brake machinery safely and efficiently.
• Read and accurately interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Select the correct tooling and machine settings for each job.
• Set up machines and make adjustments to achieve the required bends and tolerances.
• Produce high-quality folded and bent components across a range of materials and thicknesses.
• Carry out first-off inspections and regular quality checks throughout production.
• Use measuring equipment including verniers, rulers and angle gauges.
• Identify and resolve quality issues where possible and report any machine or production problems.
• Work to production schedules and maintain agreed output levels.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures.
• Work closely with the wider production and fabrication team when required.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience as a Press Brake Setter / Operator.
• Proven experience setting and operating CNC press brakes.
• Ability to work with a range of materials and material thicknesses.
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience selecting tooling and adjusting machine settings.
• Ability to work accurately to tight tolerances.
• Good understanding of sheet metal and fabrication processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently.
• Good team-working skills and a positive attitude.

Desirable:

• Experience using Amada, Bystronic, Trumpf or similar press brake machinery.
• Counterbalance forklift licence.
• Overhead crane or lifting equipment experience.
• Previous sheet metal fabrication experience.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for experienced Press Brake Setters who take pride in their work and can consistently produce quality components in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You should be:

• Skilled and confident in CNC press brake setting.
• Quality-focused with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently on a night shift.
• Reliable, dependable and self-motivated.
• Flexible and willing to support the wider production team.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of workmanship.

What’s on Offer?

• £16.63 – £18.63 per hour including night shift allowance.
• £34,580 – £38,740 annual equivalent.
• 40 hours per week.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Permanent, stable employment.
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Opportunity to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Press Brake Setter looking for a permanent night-shift opportunity in Nottingham, Workforce would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Workforce for more information about the role.

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