CNC Press Brake Operator

THOMAS Professional; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

Permanent position

Job summary

THOMAS Professional seeks an experienced CNC Press Brake Operator for a busy engineering and manufacturing facility in Stonehouse, UK. The role focuses on accurate forming and bending of sheet metal to tight specifications, using Amada machinery and reading engineering drawings.

The ideal candidate will have a strong Amada press brake background, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely within a team.

Qualifications

• Experienced CNC Press Brake operator with strong Amada background.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Proficient in setting up tooling and measuring to tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Operate Amada CNC Press Brake machinery to form and bend components.
• Work from detailed engineering drawings and bend sequences.
• Select and use appropriate tooling and set machine parameters.
• Carry out first-off and in-process quality checks.
• Measure finished components with inspection equipment and ensure specs.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing issues with a proactive approach.

Skills

CNC Press Brake

Engineering drawings

Quality inspection

Tooling setup

Dimensional tolerances

Tools

Amada CNC Press Brake

Job description

Are you an experienced CNC Press Brake Operator with strong Amada experience looking for a permanent opportunity within a busy engineering and manufacturing environment? We are recruiting for a skilled CNC Press Brake Operator to join an established engineering business based in Stonehouse. This is a hands-on position where you will be responsible for producing high-quality sheet metal components, working accurately from engineering drawings and ensuring components are manufactured consistently to the required specifications.

Previous experience operating Amada CNC Press Brake machinery is essential for this position.

The Role

As a CNC Press Brake Operator, you will be responsible for the accurate forming and bending of components while maintaining high standards of quality, productivity and safety.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating Amada CNC Press Brake machinery
• Working from detailed engineering drawings
• Selecting and using appropriate tooling
• Setting machine parameters and making adjustments where required
• Following bend sequences and job specifications
• Producing components to specified dimensions and tolerances
• Carrying out first-off and in-process quality checks
• Measuring finished components using appropriate inspection equipment
• Identifying and correcting issues during the manufacturing process
• Working across both batch production and varied component work
• Maintaining high standards of quality and workmanship
• Ensuring machinery is operated safely and efficiently
• Working closely with the wider engineering and production team

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an experienced CNC Press Brake Operator with a strong background in engineering, sheet metal, fabrication or precision manufacturing.

You will ideally have:

• Previous CNC Press Brake experience
• Amada Press Brake experience - essential
• Experience working from engineering drawings
• Good knowledge of sheet metal forming and bending
• Understanding of bend allowances and bend sequences
• Experience selecting and changing tooling
• Ability to work accurately to dimensions and tolerances
• Experience using measuring and inspection equipment
• Good mechanical and technical understanding
• Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to identify and resolve manufacturing issues
• A proactive and quality-focused approach

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering business offering a permanent day shift position and the chance to work within a skilled manufacturing environment.

The role would suit an experienced CNC Press Brake Operator, Brake Press Operator, Press Brake Setter/Operator or Amada Operator looking for their next long-term engineering opportunity.

• Day Shift
• Permanent Position

If you are an experienced CNC Press Brake Operator with Amada experience and have the relevant engineering background, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV.

As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional is committed to reviewing all applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.

At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.

THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.