CNC Press Brake Operator

KineticPlc; Preston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic plc in Preston is seeking an experienced CNC Press Brake Operator for a permanent role. You will set, program and operate Trumpf or equivalent machinery, interpreting engineering drawings and selecting tooling to produce high‑quality folded components.

You will monitor tooling, assist efficient use of plant, and identify process improvements while ensuring safe operation. Salary is circa £30,000 depending on experience, with a Mon–Fri day shift.

Qualifications

• Experience using Trumpf or equivalent machinery.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and select appropriate tooling.
• Produce quality folded components from programmes, drawings and data supplied.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality folded components to a high standard consistently from programmes, drawings and data supplied.
• Assist in the efficient use of plant and tooling within the Press Brake section.
• Identify and solve problems before folding operations commence and report all such instances.
• Identify any order shortages before folding operations commence.
• Suggest improvements to the production process and procedure to maintain the highest standards.
• Monitor the safe use of all machines and tooling within the folding section.
• Monitor the condition of all hand tools and measuring equipment within the department.

Skills

Interpret engineering drawings

Press brake operation

Tooling selection

Tools

Trumpf machinery

Job description

City of Preston, England, North West

CNC Press Brake Operator

Permanent

Are you skilled Press Brake Setter / Operator / Programmer looking for your next permanent position? Is Longridge in Preston somewhere you could easily commute to? Would a salary of Circa £30000 DOE be something you're happy with? Have you got experience using Trumpf or equivalent machinery? Do you have the ability to interpret engineering drawings and select appropriate tooling? Happy working at a company that see you as an individual, rather than just another employee? If you have answered "yes" to the above questions, please read on and apply if interested. Suitable candidates will be called and given additional information on the company and the position.

Duties include

• Produce quality folded components to a high standard consistently from programmes, drawings and data supplied.
• Assist in the efficient use of plant and tooling within the Press Brake section.
• Identify and solve problems before folding operations commence and report all such instances.
• Identify any order shortages before folding operations commence.
• Suggest improvements to the production process and procedure to maintain the highest standards.
• Monitor the safe use of all machines and tooling within the folding section.
• Monitor the condition of all hand tools and measuring equipment within the department.

Salary - Circa £30000 dependant on experienceLocation - PrestonShift - 38 hours over Mon - Fri (Days Only)