Brake Press Operator

Gap Personnel; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Brake Press Operator for a manufacturing facility in Welwyn Garden City. The role involves programming and operating equipment to strict quality regulations, ensuring safety, and assisting in training. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths, with expertise in hot forming presses preferred. This position offers a competitive salary plus overtime, with a day shift schedule of Monday to Friday. Interested applicants should apply via the agency's website.

Qualifications

• GCSE Level in English and Maths.
• Experience with Tool Setting and Gasparini Brakes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring equipment is programmed and operated to achieve specified finish.
• Planning and prioritising work allocated by the Supervisor.
• Complying with all company Environmental, Health and Safety requirements.

Skills

Expert using Hot Forming Press

Tool Setting

Gasparini Trained or similar

Education

A-C GCSE Level or equivalent in English, Maths

Job description

Job Description

Competitive + OT

Welwyn Garden City

6am-2pm Days Only (Mon-Fri)

gap technical are proud to represent the manufacturing business in their search for a Brake Press Operator at their facility in Welwyn Garden City.

Performance Objectives

• Planning and prioritising work as allocated by Supervisor
• Ensuring equipment is programmed, set and operated to achieve specified finish
• Reporting problems or variations against spec
• Work to strict quality regulations
• Ensure that work is conducted according to safe practices
• Assist in training other employees
• Comply with all company Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements
• Read and understand the requirements on the Job Card for the operation to be carried out
• Ensure that all the documentation required to carry out the operation in accordance with the Job Card is available at the point of use and at the correct revision
• Read and understand all manufacturing instructions prior to commencing an operation, this includes Machine and Tooling Set Up Packs as required, Engineering Drawings, Data Cards, Inspection Plans etc.
• Use of all measuring equipment as defined within Inspection Plans to check conformance to requirements
• Carry out in process inspection in accordance with relevant inspection plans to ensure that components are conforming prior to passing on to subsequent operations
• Ensure that components identified as non-conforming during in process inspection are identified and communicated in accordance with the Non-Conformance Procedure
• Complete all work booking requirements within the MRP system to ensure accurate WIP records
• Follow work handling and storage instructions to prevent damage to components
• Support Root Cause Analysis activities when non-conformance occurs to prevent reoccurrence
• Carry out and record all TPM activities in accordance with the specified schedule for the equipment being operated
• Ensure that work areas are tidy, cleaned and maintained in accordance with 5S requirements
• Engage and contribute to Continuous Improvement activities to maximise efficiency
• Comply with all company procedures and policies

Person Specification

• A-C GCSE Level or equivalent in English, Maths
• Gasparini Trained or similar
• Expert using Hot Forming Press
• Tool Setting
• Gasparini Break Press – Desirable

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gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job.

Closing Date : 16 / 01 / 2026

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