Amada Press Brake Operator & Setter - Precision Bending

Manpower UK; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator / Setter to join a busy production team in Lichfield. The role involves setting and operating Amada press brakes and producing components to engineering drawings and tight quality standards.

The ideal candidate has proven experience with press brakes, reads drawings to tolerances, and maintains safety and accuracy in a manufacturing environment. The shift runs 7:30am–4:30pm with a pay rate of £13.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and setting press brake machines.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of measurements, tolerances and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Awareness of health & safety in manufacturing environments.
• British citizenship due to MOD related security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate Amada press brake machines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Select and set correct tooling for each job.
• Carry out bending and forming operations to required specifications and tolerances.
• Check completed components using measuring equipment.
• Adjust machine settings to maintain quality and accuracy.
• Ensure components meet drawing and customer requirements.
• Work to production schedules and priorities.
• Identify and report quality or production issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe working area and perform basic machine checks.

Skills

Press brake operation

Amada press brakes

Engineering drawings interpretation

Measurement principles

Attention to detail

Health & safety awareness

Security clearance eligibility

Job description

Manpower UK is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator / Setter to join a busy production team in Lichfield. The role involves setting and operating Amada press brakes and producing components to engineering drawings and tight quality standards.

The ideal candidate has proven experience with press brakes, reads drawings to tolerances, and maintains safety and accuracy in a manufacturing environment. The shift runs 7:30am–4:30pm with a pay rate of £13.00 per hour.