Brake Press Setter Operator

Pertemps; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the Tamworth area is seeking a skilled Brake Press Setter Operator. This full-time position offers long-term career prospects and a supportive work environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in setting brake presses and a background in metal bending. The role involves quality assurance of work and physical handling of steel panels in a clean, modern facility.

Benefits

Long-term opportunity

Clean, modern facilities

Respectful management team

Qualifications

• Time-served in Brake Press setting.
• Background in metal bending is essential.
• Clean, modern facilities with respectful management.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate brake presses using hydraulic machinery.
• Physically load and manage steel materials.
• Quality assure work using various measuring gauges.

Skills

Interpret and reproduce based on technical drawings / schematics

Proven experience setting Brake Presses

Use verniers, calipers and other measuring gauges

Physically fit and able to load steel panels

Tools

Amada

Trumpf

Edward Pearson

Job description

Overview

Full time position with long-term career prospects! Favourable day shift. Skills development.

Location

North Birmingham / South Tamworth area.

Position

Brake Press Setter Operator, time‑served. Heavily involved in rail and automotive industries, opportunity to refine skill‑sets using hydraulic brake press machinery.

Core skills required

• Interpret and reproduce based on technical drawings / schematics.
• Proven experience setting Brake Presses (company use Amada, but knowledge of Trumpf or Edward Pearson will be considered).
• Use verniers, calipers and other measuring gauges to quality assure your own work.
• Physically fit and able to load own machinery with medium‑gauge steel panels.

Note: Those with manual / hand press experience only need not apply; this vacancy is strictly targeted for applicants with a background in metal bending.

Benefits

Long‑term opportunity with clean, modern facilities and respectful management team.

Hours of work

0700-1600 Monday to Thursdays / 0700-1200 Fridays.

Rate of pay

£15.00 - £16.50 per hour based on skills and experience.

Application

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