Press Brake Setter / Operator

Location: Brownhills
Pay: £15.00+ per hour, dependent on experience (DOE)
Hours: Monday to Friday

The Opportunity

Workforce are currently working with a well-established manufacturing and fabrication business in Brownhills to recruit an experienced Press Brake Setter / Operator to join their production team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled operator with experience setting and operating Amada Press Brake machinery, who can produce high-quality components accurately and efficiently in a manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will be confident working from engineering drawings, selecting the correct tooling and ensuring all components meet the required specifications and tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate Amada Press Brake machines to manufacture components to specification.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.

• Select and fit the appropriate tooling for each job.

• Carry out bending and forming operations to the required dimensions and tolerances.

• Inspect finished components using suitable measuring equipment.

• Adjust machine settings as required to maintain quality and accuracy.

• Identify and report any quality issues or production concerns.

• Work to production schedules and meet deadlines.

• Carry out routine machine checks and maintain a clean, safe working environment.

• Follow health and safety procedures and all relevant confidentiality and security requirements.

• Work closely with colleagues and supervisors to achieve production targets.

Skills and Experience

Essential requirements:

• Previous experience setting and operating Press Brake machinery.

• Experience using Amada Press Brakes.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• Good understanding of measurements, tolerances and component specifications.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good awareness of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.

• British citizenship, due to MOD-related contractual and security requirements.

Desirable experience:

• Previous experience in sheet metal fabrication or a similar manufacturing environment.

• Experience using measuring equipment, including verniers, micrometers and angle gauges.

• Experience working with different materials and thicknesses.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is reliable, punctual and takes pride in producing high-quality work. You should have a practical, methodical approach and be comfortable working to engineering specifications in a busy production environment.

Interested?

If you have experience setting and operating Amada Press Brake machinery and are looking for your next opportunity, Workforce would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.

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