Machine Operative

Pertemps Dudley Industrial; Dudley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

No weekend working

Temporary to permanent opportunity

Long-term work available

24/7 support from Pertemps

Job summary

Pertemps Dudley Industrial is recruiting an experienced Press Brake Operator for a busy Kingswinford manufacturing site. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 6:00am–2:00pm, with a temporary-to-permanent contract and hourly pay of £12.80–£13.50.

You will set and operate press brake machinery, read engineering drawings, fold and form sheet metal, select and change tooling, and measure components with verniers.

Qualifications

• Previous Press Brake operating experience is essential.
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Experience with sheet metal is required.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating Press Brake machinery
• Working from engineering drawings and specifications
• Folding and forming sheet metal components
• Selecting and changing tooling where required
• Measuring components using verniers and other measuring equipment
• Carrying out quality checks throughout production
• Ensuring components meet required tolerances and specifications
• Working to production targets and deadlines
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

Skills

Press Brake Operation

Reading Engineering Drawings

Sheet Metal Forming

Tooling Change

Measuring Equipment (Verniers)

Tools

Verniers

Job description

This Machine Operative position in Kingswinford suits someone with press brake experience seeking steady work. The full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 2:00pm, paying £12.80 to £13.50 hourly on a temporary-to-permanent basis. Duties include setting and operating press brake machinery, interpreting engineering drawings, folding and forming sheet metal, plus selecting and changing tooling as needed. Candidates should be confident using verniers and measuring equipment, with a keen eye for accuracy. Previous experience in manufacturing or engineering is essential. The successful applicant will join Pertemps Dudley Industrial, supporting production at a busy local firm. Reliable timekeeping and the ability to work from technical specifications are key requirements for this hands-on vacancy.

Press Brake Operator Location: Kingswinford, West Midlands Salary: £12.80 - £13.50 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Pertemps are currently recruiting for an experienced Press Brake Operator to join a busy manufacturing and engineering company based in Kingswinford. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous Press Brake experience who is looking for a long-term position, working consistent Monday to Friday day shifts with the potential to become permanent.

The role:

• Setting and operating Press Brake machinery
• Working from engineering drawings and specifications
• Folding and forming sheet metal components
• Selecting and changing tooling where required
• Measuring components using verniers and other measuring equipment
• Carrying out quality checks throughout production
• Ensuring components meet required tolerances and specifications
• Working to production targets and deadlines
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

The ideal candidate:

• Previous Press Brake operating experience is essential
• Press Brake setting experience is desirable
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings
• Previous experience working with sheet metal
• Confident using measuring equipment
• Good attention to detail and quality
• Reliable and committed to full-time work
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment

Benefits:

• £12.80 - £13.50 per hour, depending on experience
• Monday to Friday, 6am - 2pm
• No weekend working
• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• Long-term work available
• Weekly pay whilst working through Pertemps
• 24/7 support from Pertemps