CNC Brake Press Operator

Education World Ltd; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death in Service Insurance 2x salary

Pension – 5% employee / 4% employer

EAP, 24/7 GP Service, Wellbeing

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Education World Ltd. seeks an experienced CNC press brake operative in Chilton to join the expanding team. You will set up, program and operate CNC press brake and metal forming machinery, inspecting parts against engineering drawings and tolerances.

You will mentor junior operators, perform in-process quality checks, and coordinate with Production and Quality teams to ensure safety, quality and efficiency. Training will start on dayshift with a move to 2-shift rotation.

Qualifications

• Formal engineering qualification preferred (NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Proven CNC press brake or metal forming experience.
• Ability to set up, program and adjust machinery independently.
• Good understanding of drawings, tolerances and specs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC press brake and metal forming machinery to produce precision components.
• Configure and adjust tooling, bend allowances, and machine programs for various materials.
• Verify and approve first-off parts to ensure conformance to drawings and specs.
• Conduct in-process quality checks and oversee quality compliance for others.
• Mentor less experienced operators on safe operation, setup and quality practices.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions and data.
• Identify and resolve production or quality issues to minimise downtime.
• Monitor machine performance and carry out basic maintenance or fault reporting.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to meet output standards.

Skills

CNC press brake

Metal forming

Machinery setup

Programming

Engineering drawings

Precision measuring

Education

Formal engineering qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds) preferred

Job description

Our client is currently seeking an experienced CNC press brake operative to join their ever growing team in Chilton.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate CNC press brake and metal forming machinery to produce precision components.
• Configure and adjust tooling, bend allowances, and machine programs for various materials (stainless steel, aluminium, and mild steel).
• Verify and approve first-off parts to ensure conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Conduct in-process quality checks and oversee quality compliance for other operators within the team.
• Support and mentor less experienced operators, providing guidance on safe operation, setup, and quality practices.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical data.
• Identify and resolve production or quality issues promptly to minimise downtime.
• Monitor and maintain machine performance and carry out basic maintenance or fault reporting.
• Work closely with the Production and Quality teams to ensure all output meets required standards.
• Promote and uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency at all times.

Person Specification:

• Formal engineering or manufacturing qualification preferred (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in CNC press brake or metal forming operations.
• Strong ability to set up, program, and adjust machinery independently.
• Excellent understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, and specifications.
• Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments (verniers, protractors, gauges, etc.).

Working Hours:

• Start on Dayshift for training and induction.
• Move to 2-shift rotation (details of shift times will be provided).

Benefits (once moved over from temp to perm):

• Death in Service Insurance of 2 x salary – from day 1
• Pension – 5% employee / 4% employer
• EAP, 24/7 GP Service, Wellbeing services
• Discounted gym membership