Brake Press Operative

FPR Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in the engineering sector, where you will set and operate Brake Press machines to fabricate essential sheet metal parts. This role offers a chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment while working on various projects across the UK. As part of a renowned metal fabrication company, you will engage in interpreting engineering drawings, operating CNC controllers, and ensuring the quality of the finished products. With a night shift schedule and competitive pay, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their engineering career in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Parking

Canteen

Overtime

Qualifications

• Ability to set and operate Brake Presses is essential.
• Skills to interpret mechanical drawings are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings and select appropriate tooling.
• Operate the CNC controller and make minor adjustments.
• Inspect finished products for quality assurance.

Skills

Brake Press Operation

Interpreting Mechanical Drawings

CNC Controller Operation

Tool Maintenance

Tools

Amada Brake Press

Trumpf Brake Press

Job description

This job would see you setting and operating Brake Press machines in order to fabricate parts out of sheet metal which will go on to be used all across the UK. Loading the raw product, setting and running the machine and then unloading and inspecting the finished article; the ability to set and operate Brake Presses (Amada and Trumpf ideally) and the skills needed to interpret mechanical drawings are essential, although formal qualifications are not required.

This engineering company is based in Totton and specializes in facades and external cladding, with links and contracts with firms all over the UK. With chances to hone and develop your skills, this metal fabrication company can be a great step in your engineering career.

Day to day, the role would see you:

1. Interpret engineering drawings
2. Select and set appropriate tooling
3. Maintain tooling
4. Operate the CNC controller
5. Make minor adjustments to the part programme when necessary
6. Use the machine in MDI (manual data input) mode to produce simple components
7. Load and operate the machine to produce good quality product
8. Inspect punched blanks

This Brake Press role is on the Night Shift paying £20 per hour. This role is advertised as a contract role, as it is an eight-week assignment.

If all this sounds of interest, please click apply and I will get back in touch.

FPR Group is recruiting for this role in their capacity as a Recruitment Business.

Job Location

Note: this is the location of the town or city the job is in and not the exact location of the employer.

Your Key Contact

Sam Pratley Cert RP

I started working for FPR Group in 2018 and immediately enjoyed it. I work in the Technical and Engineering team and enjoy getting to know my candidates and clients. Knowing that I have helped someone get a job is very rewarding.

• Salary: £13.40 - £15.55 per hour + parking, canteen, overtime